Nairobi, Aug. 7 -- The East African Portland Cement (EAPC) failed to remit Sh4 billion in statutory deductions, including taxes and penalties, as of June 30, 2025, an audit has revealed. This exposes legacy liabilities facing the cement maker that recently transitioned to new ownership.

In a new report for the year ended June 30, 2025, Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu said the company had accumulated unpaid obligations, including value-added tax (VAT), pay-as-you-earn (PAYE), income taxes and related penalties.

"The company has been unable to settle its obligations in respect of statutory deductions, which include pay as you earn (PAYE) balance of Sh2,446,389,041, value added tax (VAT) balances of Sh1,471,531,165, and income tax-company b...