Actualise promise to rid Kenya of killer illicit liquor

When Security personnel led by then Nakuru OCPD Samuel Obara and Nakuru Town East AP Commandant Barnabas Kimutai destroyed several liters of Kangara at Flamingo Estate in Nakuru on June 7, 2018. [File, Standard]

On June 12, 2023, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua issued a 10-day ultimatum to county commanders, officers commanding stations to end the alcohol and drug abuse menace in their counties.

A few weeks before, President William Ruto had issued a strong warning to government officials, police, individuals and leaders working with groups or persons producing and promoting consumption of illicit liquor and drugs that are killing Kenyans. Interior Cabinet Secretary also committed to increase budget to aid his ministry in the war against trade and consumption of illicit brews.