Turkana activists give police 2-week ultimatum over banned alcohol trade
Activists in Lodwar, Turkana County, have given police a two-week ultimatum to crack down on the sale and distribution of banned alcoholic drinks, warning that they will stage demonstrations if the trade is not stopped. Speaking with journalist in turkana county on Thursday, August 20,2026,the activists and residents blamed some traders of continuing to sell […]
Activists in Lodwar, Turkana County, have given police a two-week ultimatum to address the sale and distribution of banned alcoholic drinks. Speaking with a journalist, the activists and residents blamed certain traders for continuing to sell alcohol despite it being prohibited. Alice Ajikon, a resident, recalled previous calls to remove the drinks from the market.
Activist Joseph Egialan questioned how the alcohol finds its way into the market despite the government's ban, naming brands such as Tycoon, Dallas, and Smart. The activists expressed concerns over the influence of well-connected distributors and called for an investigation into officials involved in the movement of the alcohol consignments.
They warned that if authorities do not take action within the two-week period, residents will organize demonstrations to pressure the police to address the issue. The concerns highlight the ongoing issue of illicit alcohol and its impact on young people in the region.
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