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Spirits maker says advance tax requirement hurting manufacturers

When bars, hotel and liquor traders met in Nairobi raising concerns over increased taxes that are hurting the sector. [Samson Wire, Standard]

Local spirits manufacturing company London Distillers Ltd has raised concerns about recent tax measures targeting the alcoholic beverages industry, saying they are killing firms in the sector.

The company said it has given its full support to similar concerns raised recently by Kenya Breweries Ltd on the requirement to pay excise duty upfront and the increased taxation on spirits.

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