Government targets illicit alcohol cartels with asset seizures in crackdown
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says illicit alcohol has been classified among top threats to Kenya’s existence, revealing more stringent measures being rolled out to curb the menace. Owing to the reclassification of the harmful drinks, Prof. Kindiki said the Office of the Deputy President is coordinating national response to ensure effectiveness of the new measures. [...] The post Government…
Kenya's Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced a government crackdown on illicit alcohol cartels, classifying the issue as one of the top three threats to the nation's future. The reclassification aims to intensify the country's response to curb the rising menace, which can potentially devastate Kenyan gains. The Deputy President, along with key government officials, discussed new measures to combat illicit alcohol and drug abuse through a whole-of-government approach, including increased support for agencies like NACADA, the Anti-Counterfeit Agency, KEBS, and the Kenya Police Service's Anti-Narcotic Unit.
Successful raids and intensified efforts have resulted in the seizure of assets and funds from these criminal networks, with proceeds directed towards the rehabilitation of alcohol and drug addicts.
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