Kenyan universities students have decried alleged intimidation of Keroche Breweries by the Kenya Revenue Authority and a few politicians.
Kenya Universities Students’ Organization (KUSO) Chairman Babu Owino in a press statement, cited that if the breweries were to close, many people -including students with various businesses in the supply chain of products from the company- would lose their jobs and businesses.
He accused KRA of being used to push the agenda of politicians and international companies competing for the same market as Keroche.
The students'organization has threatened to expose the politicians who are allegedly behind the wars between KRA and Keroche.
The two bodies have been involved in tussles that saw the taxman seek to close down the brewery for alleged unpaid taxes.
See: KRA Demands 1.3 billion Tax From Keroche Breweries in Fresh Battle
Keroche however obtained a court order that blocked the closure of the brewery.
See: Court Bars KRA From Shutting Down Keroche Breweries
Concerning the matter, KUSO accused politicians of hypocrisy,on grounds that they claim to fight for women empowerment yet keep frustrating Keroche's CEO- Tabitha Karanja.
The body threatened to hold mass demonstrations, protesting the alleged plot to frustrate Keroche out of business.
