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    "content": "I have, in addition, converted the current hybrid tax regime for cigarettes into a specific one and changed the taxation of motor vehicles and motorcycles into a regime based on classes of age, in accordance with the principles and objectives of the Bill. To address the challenges of environmental degradation caused by careless disposal of plastic bags, I have enhanced the excise duty on non- bio-degradable plastic to Kshs120 per kilogramme. However, I am pleased to inform Kenyans that all bottled water will, upon enactment of this law, not be taxable. Similarly, all other goods that have no harmful effects hereto taxable under the Customs and Excise Act will not be taxable under the new law. I expect to raise additional revenue amounting to about Kshs25 billion from the various measures underpinning the new Excise Duty Law. I, therefore, urge Hon. Members to consider prioritising this Bill for debate along with other Bills that I am tabling before this House."
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