State to shut down bars near schools in Isiolo
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-04-28 13:11:53

State to shut down bars near schools in Isiolo

Residents had earlier complained over alleged laxity by police in enforcement of the law.

167 illegal bars shut down in Mombasa, bhang worth Sh10m recovered
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-04-15 09:30:23

167 illegal bars shut down in Mombasa, bhang worth Sh10m recovered

Mombasa County Commissioner Mohamed Nur warned on the emergence of Khat chewing hubs, which are now seen as hubs for juvenile gang activity in the county.

Keroche Breweries among 25 alcohol manufacturers facing license revocation
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-04-05 21:02:47

Keroche Breweries among 25 alcohol manufacturers facing license revocation

Kindiki, in a statement released on Friday, said that only three out of the 29 manufacturers and distillers of second-generation alcohol have been permitted to resume production.

Illicit brew crackdown: Push for state to recognise mnazi intensifies
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-04-04 07:59:04

Illicit brew crackdown: Push for state to recognise mnazi intensifies

National Assembly Deputy Majority Leader Owen Baya wants mnazi, or palm wine, guievn the same recongition that miraa and muguka enjoy.

DP Gachagua announces 40 per cent salary hike for police officers starting July 1
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-04-02 17:57:41

DP Gachagua announces 40 per cent salary hike for police officers starting July 1

The revelation that the task force's recommendations have been accepted is a great relief to officers across the country, who for years, have complained of being neglected.

Gachagua to visit injured OCS in hospital after attack during illicit alcohol raid
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-04-02 09:32:52

Gachagua to visit injured OCS in hospital after attack during illicit alcohol raid

The Juja OCS John Misoi is nursing arrow wounds after an operation targeting illicit liquor and drug dens turned violent leaving him with serious injuries.

Mombasa's Mnazi vendors decry state harassment
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-25 12:00:23

Mombasa's Mnazi vendors decry state harassment

Leaders emphasized that mnazi comes directly from coconut trees without any chemical additives, unlike second-generation alcohol.

Illicit brew crackdown: EACC issues warning as bribery reports surface
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-03-24 17:42:52

Illicit brew crackdown: EACC issues warning as bribery reports surface

Spokesperson Eric Ngumbi said some of officers have turned the vetting of bars into an extortion syndicate, compromising the government's efforts to end the illicit brew menace.

Taita Taveta Governor faults State over closure of bars 
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-24 09:23:39

Taita Taveta Governor faults State over closure of bars 

This comes after an intensified national government crackdown against illicit liquor across the country led by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the Ministry of Interior and National Administration.

Over 53 pharmacies closed in North Eastern in crackdown on drug trade
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-20 16:17:34

Over 53 pharmacies closed in North Eastern in crackdown on drug trade

The regional commissioner issued a stern warning to security officers engaged in running bars and second-generation liquor businesses.

Stop selling alcohol or quit your jobs, Kindiki tells civil servants
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-03-18 19:12:17

Stop selling alcohol or quit your jobs, Kindiki tells civil servants

These include employees of the KRA, KEBS, the Anti-Counterfeit Authority and NACADA, as well as National Government Administration Officers, National Police Service officers, and public health officials.

Cabinet approves measures taken up in fight against illicit brew
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-03-13 21:42:58

Cabinet approves measures taken up in fight against illicit brew

Government officials implicated in the sale of alcohol have been criticized for their lax enforcement of regulations.

Kilifi residents oppose crackdown on Mnazi brew
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-13 21:19:06

Kilifi residents oppose crackdown on Mnazi brew

They assert that Mnazi is extracted naturally from coconut trees without any additives and advocate for its removal from the list of prohibited beverages.

Officers overstaying at stations to receive transfer orders as 3-year shift policy starts
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-03-08 15:28:51

Officers overstaying at stations to receive transfer orders as 3-year shift policy starts

He cited instances where police officers have entered into unholy alliances with culprits who sell illicit alcohol and drugs leading to loss of lives.

State suspends licences of all second-generation alcohol manufacturers
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-03-06 13:33:27

State suspends licences of all second-generation alcohol manufacturers

Interior CS Kindiki described those selling illegal alcohol and other outlawed drugs as "terrorists".

DP Gachagua vows firm action against illicit brew trade
  • Author: Yunis Dekow
  • Date: 2024-02-22 21:32:47

DP Gachagua vows firm action against illicit brew trade

The forthcoming measures aim to address the issue comprehensively and involve various sectors for a holistic approach.

State announces nationwide crackdown on illicit brew after 17 people die
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-02-16 15:12:34

State announces nationwide crackdown on illicit brew after 17 people die

Kindiki said the countrywide crackdown starts immediately even as the probe into the illicit brew that claimed 17 lives continues.

Kindiki recalls police officers after illicit alcohol kills 13 in Kirinyaga
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-02-09 18:48:33

Kindiki recalls police officers after illicit alcohol kills 13 in Kirinyaga

The owner of the bar that sold the killer brew, John Muriithi Karaya alias ‘California’, has been detained 20 days at the Kiamaciri Police Station.

Illicit alcohol kills 10 in Kirinyaga, NACADA issues warning
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-02-07 14:00:29

Illicit alcohol kills 10 in Kirinyaga, NACADA issues warning

The 10 deaths were confirmed by Central Regional Commissioner Fredrick Shisia, who said the owner of the bar where the people had the alcohol would be charged with murder.