Beer and wine manufacturers boost KRA excise duty collections by 54.1%

Kenya’s domestic excise duty receipts rose by 54.1% in October 2026, with beer, wine, spirits and tobacco manufacturers driving the increase. The stronger collections helped the Kenya Revenue Authority report a surplus of Ksh945 million, while domestic excise revenue surpassed its target after a prolonged period of shortfalls. The result marks an improvement in revenue collection, an important source of funding for public services and development.

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