Kahawa West: Police destroy 2,600 litres of Kangara, 120 litres of Chang’aa
Police officers in Kahawa West, Nairobi, have intensified a crackdown on the production and distribution of illicit brews, destroying thousands of litres of kangara and chang’aa in an operation targeting suspected brewing and drug-selling premises. The National Police Service (NPS), in a statement posted on Friday, September 25, 2026, said officers attached to Kahawa West […]
In a recent police operation in Kahawa West, Nairobi, officers destroyed a significant amount of illicit brews, including 2,600 litres of kangara and 120 litres of chang’aa. The crackdown targeted suspected brewing and drug-selling premises in the Soweto and Saa Mbaya areas, as reported by the National Police Service (NPS). The operation aimed to dismantle illegal brewing and drug-selling activities that threaten public safety and wellbeing.
Police also seized equipment allegedly used in the production of these illicit substances. The NPS emphasized the importance of these operations in protecting communities from substances that pose a risk to public health. The Service pledged to continue enforcement efforts to deter criminal activity and maintain law and order. They encouraged residents to provide information on suspected illegal activities to support their efforts.
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