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Originally published by The Standard BusinessAugust 27, 2026
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KEBS on the spot as poisonous alcohol crisis deepens, say beer sellers

The Kenya Bureau of Standards is facing pressure to account for its role in the counterfeit alcohol crisis, as illicit drinks now account for an estimated 60 per cent of alcohol consumed in Kenya...
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Kenya's Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is under intense scrutiny as the crisis of poisonous counterfeit alcohol deepens, with illicit drinks now dominating the market.
- An estimated 60 per cent of alcohol consumed in Kenya is illicit.
- The Anti-Counterfeit Authority estimates the illegal alcohol economy costs Kenya Sh71 billion annually.
- Consumer advocates are describing the situation as a "full-blown public health catastrophe."
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