NACADA Seizes Illicit Brew in Korogocho, Arrests One Suspect
A joint midnight operation by enforcement agencies resulted in NACADA seizes illicit brew in Korogocho, with officers confiscating more than 1,000 litres of toxic alcohol and arresting one suspect. The seizure targeted a large illicit distillery in Korogocho’s Grogon B area accused of supplying dangerous brews to local communities.
Raid and Arrest
Security teams from the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) and the National Police Service carried out the operation in the early hours of October 10, 2025. Officers recovered over 1,000 litres of Kangara and other illicit spirits, including Chang’aa, and destroyed stocks as part of evidence-handling procedures.
NACADA officials said they secured exhibits for prosecution. The arrested suspect will be arraigned at Makadara Law Courts on charges linked to manufacture and distribution of illicit alcohol.
Part of Nationwide Crackdown
The raid formed part of a Rapid Results Initiative led by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to dismantle networks producing and selling hazardous brews across the country. Authorities described the operation as one of several coordinated actions intended to protect public health.
NACADA Chief Executive Officer Anthony Omerikwa warned those behind the illegal trade in uncompromising terms:
“To the merchants of death peddling this poison, your time is up. This operation is not an isolated event — it is a sustained, nationwide crackdown. We are coming for the distilleries, the distribution networks, and the sellers. We will hunt you down, and the full force of the law will land on you. Your choice is simple: abandon this trade now or face the consequences in court.”
Public Health Risks and Enforcement
Health advocates have long cautioned that Kangara and similar illicit spirits can contain methanol and other contaminants that cause blindness and death. By destroying seized stocks and pursuing prosecutions, regulators aim to reduce poisoning incidents and break criminal supply chains that endanger vulnerable communities.
Conclusion
The Korogocho operation underscores renewed enforcement focus on illicit alcohol production and sale. Authorities say more raids and prosecutions will follow as part of the national initiative to protect lives and uphold the law.
