A multi-agency team led by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) successfully dismantled a major counterfeit alcohol manufacturing hub in Joska, Machakos County.

• Authorities seized hundreds of empty 250ml bottles, professionally labelled to mimic at least seven popular spirit brands, along with large volumes of bottled counterfeit and expired alcoholic drinks.
• One suspect was arrested at the scene and is assisting investigators.
• Dr. Anthony Omerikwa, NACADA Chief Executive Officer, stated the raid is part of a renewed national offensive against alcohol and drug abuse, fulfilling a presidential directive.

Following President William Ruto's directive to intensify the war against drug abuse, a multi-agency security team has launched crackdowns in Kakamega and Vihiga counties, resulting in eight arrests.

• The operation led to the destruction of 50,000 litres of Kangara, dismantled 613 brewing apparatus, and recovered 350 litres of Chang’aa.
• The crackdown, led by Western Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamed, targeted Shikumu in Kakamega and Kilingili in Vihiga, along with villages like Lwanaswa, Kaluni, and Ishieywe.
• President Ruto announced the deployment of additional officers to the Anti-Narcotic Unit, establishment of rehabilitation centers in all 47 counties, and multi-agency border teams at five key entry points.

A family in Nyamira County is seeking justice after a 39-year-old man, a father of two, allegedly died weeks after being assaulted by an assistant chief and Nyumba Kumi members. The incident, which occurred on December 11, involved suspicions of transporting illicit brew.

• The victim succumbed to injuries, with an autopsy revealing a skull fracture consistent with blunt force trauma.
• The accused, an assistant chief, disputes the family's account, claiming the man fled and was injured elsewhere.
• The victim's widow reported the matter at Kiambere Police Station and alleges previous attacks by the administrator.