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Originally published by Capital Newstop
April 10, 2026
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Gladys Boss pushes for strict ethanol controls amid rising illicit alcohol crisis in Kenya
Members of the committee echoed her concerns, describing illicit alcohol as a nationwide menace that requires urgent, coordinated intervention. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss has lodged a petition with the Public Petitions Committee calling for stricter controls on ethanol, a critical component in the production of illicit alcohol that continues to plague Kenya despite existing laws.
- Boss highlighted the persistent crisis, marked by fatalities and counterfeit products, attributing it to weak enforcement, policy gaps, and porous borders that facilitate the smuggling of ethanol, especially given the significant tax disparity where Kenyan excise duty is Kshs 300 compared to as low as Kshs 30 in neighboring countries.
- Key individuals involved include Gladys Boss, the Deputy Speaker, and Muchangi Karemba, the Committee Chairperson.
- Proposed solutions include enhanced enforcement, better quality control, product traceability, and tighter oversight of ethanol distribution, potentially modeled after fuel sector regulations.
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