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How Kenya is losing illicit brews trade war at the borders

By Sharon Wanga | 8mos ago

Brewing pots for traditional liquor within compounds at Sofia village, Uganda. May 6, 2025. [Sharon Wanga, Standard]

Kenya has made great strides in alcohol policy development, restricting the consumption, manufacturing, and sale of illicit liquors and traditionally fermented brews.

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