Police have nabbed suspect after uncovering a counterfeit honey manufacturing operation that has been targeting Nairobi residents in Umoja 2, Buruburu Estate.
The investigation was conducted on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, led by officers from the Nairobi Region.
The suspect was found operating in the factory that was producing and packaging fake honey for sale in the city.
“During the raid, officers arrested one suspect and recovered several items believed to have been used in the manufacture of the fake honey. The recovered exhibits included finished counterfeit honey, chemical substances used in the production process, a heating coil, and a gas cylinder,” the part of the police report.
The suspect is expected to face charges related to food adulteration, unlawful manufacturing, and endangering public health once arraigned in court.
