The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that it is seeking public views on the Draft Excise Duty (Remission of Excise Duty) Regulations, 2025.
KRA noted that it developed new draft regulations on excise duty. These rules were created by the Commissioner General on behalf of the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning.
In a public notice, the KRA announced that these draft regulations have been posted on its website. This allows the public to access and review them.
“In compliance with the Statutory Instruments Act, Cap. 2A, we invite interested members of the public, professionals, and stakeholders to submit their inputs and comments for consideration in the finalisation of the Regulations,” the notice stated.
KRA explained that the move is part of efforts to ensure transparency and allow Kenyans to contribute to policies that affect taxation and revenue collection.
The authority urged the public, professionals, and relevant stakeholders to review the proposed changes and submit their feedback by September 26, 2025.
"Stakeholders, professionals, and the public are encouraged to review the proposed changes and submit their feedback by September 26, 2025," the statement read in part.
The authority added that all comments could be sent to the Commissioner General, Kenya Revenue Authority, at P.O. Box 48240-00100, Nairobi, or by email to stakeholder.engagement@kra.go.ke.
The KRA also encouraged the public to visit its website to download and review the draft regulations before providing their feedback.
What the Draft Regulations Entail
The "Draft Excise Duty (Remission of Excise Duty) Regulations, 2025" is about how the government can give back or "remit" excise duty.
Excise duty is a tax levied on specific goods, such as alcohol, tobacco and soft drinks.
The proposed regulations set out the rules for when and how companies or individuals can claim a refund on excise duty paid. This could happen if a product is exported, destroyed, or used in a way that allows for a tax refund under the law.
The draft rules also outline the application process, the required documentation, and the conditions that must be met.
