PwC has advised importers in Kenya to pursue refunds for the 10 percent import duty paid on crude palm oil for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2025. This follows a High Court ruling that declared the levy unconstitutional due to a lack of public participation.

• The High Court ruled that the 10 percent duty was unconstitutional, citing violations of Articles 10, 209, and 210 of the Constitution.
• The professional services firm, PwC, issued a tax alert regarding the ruling.
• The court mandated that future applications under the East African Community Common External Tariff require parliamentary scrutiny and public engagement.