Arrests made, counterfeit alcohol recovered as NACADA responds to concerns over fake products

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has intensified its efforts to combat the production, distribution, and sale of counterfeit and illicit alcoholic products in Kenya. In a recent 10-day operation from August 20 to 31, 2026, NACADA, along with other government agencies, arrested 11 individuals and recovered counterfeit alcoholic beverages during a series of raids in eight sub-counties across Nairobi.

These operations targeted areas identified as hotspots for illicit alcohol and counterfeiting, including Roysambu, Kasarani, Dagoretti North, Dagoretti South, Starehe, Lang’ata, Embakasi West, and Kamukunji. During the operation, NACADA uncovered various compliance violations, such as counterfeit Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) excise stamps, uncoded alcoholic products, expired alcoholic beverages, and counterfeit products.

Dr Anthony Omerikwa, NACADA's CEO, emphasized that the agency is collaborating with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), National Police Service, and other relevant agencies to track down the source of the seized products and prosecute those involved. NACADA's crackdown aims to dismantle wider networks involved in the illegal trade of counterfeit and unsafe alcoholic products, which pose significant risks to public health and consumer safety.

The agency is also committed to public education and stakeholder engagement to prevent consumers from purchasing unsafe products and to hold those responsible accountable.

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