{
  "id": 10683658,
  "title": "Kindiki outlines tougher measures to curb illicit alcohol",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/kindiki-outlines-tougher-measures-to-curb-illicit-alcohol",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T11:44:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/kindiki-outlines-tougher-measures-to-curb-illicit-alcohol/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has ordered security and regulatory bodies to conduct a fresh inspection of alcohol production sites throughout Kenya, as the Government ramp-ups its battle against illicit alcohol and drug use. The inspections aim to ensure adherence to set standards and rules, as part of efforts to break the illegal alcohol production and distribution networks. Kindiki directed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to convene a meeting within two weeks with the relevant Council of Governors committee to tackle the licensing, control, and consumption of alcohol, as well as the blueprint for setting up and running rehabilitation centers. Kindiki spoke after a gathering with Murkomen, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, and heads of regulatory and enforcement agencies, who shared updates on actions taken to curb illicit alcohol. He mentioned that intelligence-driven multi-agency initiatives have resulted in dismantling criminal syndicates and closing down unlicensed manufacturing plants over the past year. The Deputy President credited the advancements to initiatives like the monthly stipend for village elders and the creation of the National Government Administration Unit (NGAPU), which he believes have bolstered enforcement efforts. He added that the Government will allocate further resources and equipment to security and regulatory entities to bolster enforcement. Moreover, the National and County Governments will build and manage at least one public rehabilitation center in each county within the next year, with an estimated expense of Ksh60 million per facility. He also unveiled plans for a Special Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) meeting next month to discuss the economic fallout of alcohol and substance abuse and addiction.",
  "summary": "The Deputy President has ordered fresh inspection of alcohol manufacturers as govt intensifies crackdown. The post Kindiki outlines tougher measures to curb illicit alcohol appeared first on KBC Digital .",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Capital FM Kenya",
        "title": "Kindiki orders fresh inspection of alcohol makers in illicit brew crackdown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/kindiki-orders-fresh-inspection-of-alcohol-makers-in-illicit-brew",
        "published": "2026-09-29T09:23:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}