DP Kindiki Vows Crackdown on Illicit Brew Manufacturers - September 2026

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has declared a stringent crackdown on manufacturers of illicit brews, vowing to shut down their operations and bring them to justice. In Kiambu, the County Commissioner issued an immediate ban on the collection of empty alcohol bottles by unlicensed individuals, aiming to curb alleged resale of bottles to illegal distillers. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua also pledged to close down all companies involved in manufacturing illicit brews if the united opposition government secures victory in the upcoming 2027 general election. The coordinated efforts signal a intensifying battle against illegal alcohol production and distribution.

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