Beverage, cosmetic firms sue Treasury CS, taxman

Tea leaves packers at the KETEPA factory. PHOTO | TOM OTIENO | NMG

Soda, bottled water, juices, non-alcoholic beverages and cosmetic companies have gone to court to protest a new tax system set to start in September that is expected to help the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) net Sh3.6 billion more revenue.

Nuteez Peanut Butter maker Jetlak Foods Limited, food processor Delmonte, PZ Cussons EA Ltd, Blue Plastics & Water Co ltd, Aviano Ltd, Kenafric Industries, juice manufacturer Kevian Kenya, Buyline industries, Nivea products maker Beiersdiorf Eastafrica, L’oreal and Kenya Tea Packers Ltd (Ketepa) have sued the State as members of the Association of Manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers.

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