The State Department for Agriculture would like to inform members of the Public that the Sugar Development Levy is now in effect from 1st July, 2025.
The Levy is payable by every miller at the rate of four per cent of the ex-factory price for locally manufactured sugar sold and four per cent of cost, insurance and freight (CIF) value of each consignment of imported sugar. The Levy shall be remitted by the tenth day of the month immediately following the month when the domestic sugar is sold, and by the tenth day of the month immediately following the month when the sugar was imported.
The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has appointed the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) as the collection agent. KRA will issue a communication advising on the mode of collection.
Please channel any inquiries to the Principal Secretary, State Department for Agriculture P.O. Box 30028-00100 Nairobi, or by email to cdarprincipalsecretary@kilimo.go.ke or Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Sugar Board(KSB) P.O. Box 51500-00200 Nairobi, or by email to info@ksb.go.ke
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR AGRICULTURE