Kenya Court of Appeal reinstates 7.5% betting excise duty pending appeal

Kenya’s Court of Appeal stayed a February ruling that had invalidated a 7.5% excise duty on funds set aside for betting, pending the Kenya Revenue Authority’s appeal. The judges said the appeal was arguable and that uncollected tax might not be recoverable if the authority succeeded. The underlying ruling found that parts of the tax changes were unconstitutional because of shortcomings in public consultation and administrative procedure.