More than 17,000 litres of illicit alcohol have been seized in coordinated operations targeting illegal brewing and distribution networks in Nairobi and Kisumu. The NACADA-led raids uncovered thousands of litres of Mugasa, changaa and kangara, with two pub operators arrested in Kibra as authorities intensify efforts to tackle unregulated alcohol production.
Highlights
- More than 17,000 litres of illicit brew were recovered.
- 2,400 litres of Mugasa were seized in Laini Saba, Kibra.
- Two pub operators were arrested and taken to Kibra Police Station.
- Kisumu teams recovered 180 litres of changaa and 15,000 litres of kangara.
- NACADA says the nationwide crackdown will continue.
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NACADA Leads Major Alcohol Crackdown
Authorities have stepped up the fight against illicit alcohol after multi-agency teams seized more than 17,000 litres of illegal brews during operations in Nairobi and Kisumu counties.
The operations, led by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), targeted outlets and suspected brewing networks involved in the production and sale of unregulated alcohol.
The raids recovered Mugasa, changaa and kangara from two separate locations.
2,400 Litres Seized in Kibra
In Laini Saba, within Kibra Subcounty, enforcement officers inspected several alcohol outlets suspected of dealing in illegal brews.
The operation resulted in the recovery of approximately 2,400 litres of Mugasa from two pubs.
Two proprietors were arrested during the exercise and taken to Kibra Police Station for further processing.
NACADA said the arrests and seizure were part of broader efforts to disrupt networks involved in the manufacture and distribution of illicit alcohol.
15,000 Litres Recovered in Kisumu
A second operation took place before dawn in Rang’ul Location, Nyakach Subcounty, Kisumu County.
The multi-agency team recovered about 180 litres of changaa alongside a much larger quantity of kangara estimated at 15,000 litres.
The operation brought together National Government Administration Officers and officers from the National Government Administration Police Unit.
The combined haul from the two operations highlights the scale at which unregulated alcoholic drinks are being produced and distributed in some communities.
Crackdown to Continue
NACADA says the latest operations are part of an ongoing national campaign against illegal alcohol networks.
The authority is working with security and administration agencies to identify brewing sites, seize illegal products and take suspects into custody.
Authorities are also concerned about the health and safety risks associated with alcohol that is produced outside the regulated system, particularly where the contents and manufacturing conditions cannot be verified.
Public Urged to Help Authorities
NACADA has called on members of the public to provide information about suspected illegal brewing and distribution activities.
The authority says cooperation from local communities can help enforcement teams identify hidden production sites and disrupt supply chains.
With the latest seizures covering thousands of litres in just two counties, the crackdown is likely to continue as authorities seek to limit the availability of illicit alcohol across the country.
For NACADA, the message is clear: illegal alcohol networks remain a target, and enforcement operations will continue.
As authorities tighten the net around illicit alcohol networks, the bigger question remains whether enforcement can keep pace with the demand and production happening on the ground.
