Kenya Revenue Authority notifies all licensed manufacturers and importers of bottled water and the general public that pursuant to the Finance Act, 2026 (amending the First Schedule to the Excise Duty Act, Cap 472), excise duty on bottled water is removed with effect from 1st July, 2026. Bottled water manufactured or imported on or after this date will not be subject to excise duty and will not require to be affixed with excise stamps.
The Commissioner will issue detailed guidelines on the return of unutilized stamps and the decommissioning of digital stamps, which will be published on the official KRA website.
Manufacturers are reminded of their obligation to submit their Excise Duty Returns for the month of June 2026 and pay the taxes due by 20th July, 2026.
For further information/clarification, please call our Enforcement Division on: Telephone No: 0709012799/0709012769/0709012318 or Email: exciselicensing@kra.go.ke
Commissioner for Micro & Small Taxpayers
PUBLIC NOTICES 06/07/2026
