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January 22, 2026
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Central Regional Commissioner vows tough crackdown on deadly alcohol in Kirinyaga

Central Regional Commissioner vows tough crackdown on deadly alcohol in Kirinyaga

Speaking at the station with the county security team, Nkanatha vowed to intensify the war against deadly alcohol...

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Central Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha has assured Kirinyaga residents that evidence from the deadly Kangai illicit brew incident is secure, vowing an intensified crackdown on illegal alcohol. This initiative follows a tragic event in February 2024 where 17 people died due to toxic liquor.

  • 17 people died and several lost their eyesight in February 2024 due to illicit alcohol in Kangai.
  • Central Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha is leading the crackdown.
  • Four police officers were arrested and interdicted following the Kangai incident.

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