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Fury as county governments sidelined in new illicit liquor war

Police officers led by Central Region Coordinator Wilson NJega inspect an illicit brews at Chaka Market in Nyeri County, during a crackdown on illicit brews and second generation liquor. [Photo by Kibata Kihu/Standard]

The much touted 100-day crackdown on illicit liquor in central Kenya has run into headwinds following the sidelining of county governments.

Although county governments are the licensing agents of joints selling alcohol, the devolved units have been left out in the operation, which is being led by national government officials at the county level.

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