Government moves to tighten noose on illicit alcohol cartels
Kindiki has declared illicit alcohol among the top three threats to Kenya’s future, announcing tougher laws, nationwide raids and plans to seize assets linked to criminal networks supplying dangerous alcoholic drinks.
Kenya's Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has declared illicit alcohol production and sale as a significant threat to the nation's future. In an effort to combat this issue, the government has intensified enforcement, established a permanent secretariat for coordination, and pursued legislative changes. Kindiki emphasized that the crackdown aims to protect Kenyans, particularly young people, from the dangers posed by illicit alcohol, rather than targeting legitimate businesses.
The government has also intensified its efforts through a whole-of-government approach, involving agencies such as NACADA, the Anti-Counterfeit Authority, KEBS, and the Kenya Police Service.
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