Five suspects, including three women and two men, have been arrested in a major crackdown on illicit alcohol in Mwaguto Village, Kisii South Sub-County. The operation, led by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), resulted in the seizure of over 55,000 litres of kangara and 500 litres of chang’aa.
The early morning raid, conducted by a multi-agency team comprising police officers and local administrators, uncovered a well-organized brewing operation spread across a four-acre property. Authorities discovered storage facilities and sophisticated brewing equipment used for large-scale illegal alcohol production.
NACADA CEO Dr. Anthony Omerikwa praised the operation, warning those involved in illicit alcohol trade of intensified enforcement efforts. “This is a clear message to all those engaging in this illegal business—we are coming for you,” he declared.
Dr. Omerikwa further revealed plans to initiate legal proceedings to forfeit the four-acre property to the government, ensuring it is permanently shut down as a brewing site. “This property is a crime scene, and we will ensure it is reverted to the state as part of our efforts to dismantle these networks completely,” he stated.
The five suspects are set to be arraigned in court as NACADA escalates its nationwide crackdown on illicit alcohol production and distribution.
