The Ministry of Interior has identified the Rift Valley, Nyanza, and Western regions as the leading hotspots in the sale of illicit alcohol in the country.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 15, the ministry said the government has stepped up its crackdown on illegal brews, with the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) recovering 2.8 million litres since January.
The ministry indicated that a significant portion of the seizures has been recorded in the three regions, underscoring the scale of the illicit trade in those areas.
Interior Ministry Flags Rift Valley, Nyanza, Western as Illicit Alcohol Hotspots. Photo: Courtesy.
Data released by the ministry shows that 870,000 litres were recovered and destroyed in the Rift Valley, while Nyanza and Western regions accounted for 690,000 litres and 600,000 litres respectively.
The ministry identified Kisii, Nairobi, Kakamega, Nakuru, and West Pokot as key counties driving the illicit alcohol trade in the country.
It noted that these areas have recorded some of the highest incidences, reinforcing concerns over the spread of illegal brews in both urban and rural settings.
In contrast, the Interior Ministry reported that the Central, Coastal, and North-Eastern regions have registered relatively lower cases.
The ministry attributed the reduced figures in these regions to sustained enforcement efforts, adding that the North Eastern region, in particular, has recorded minimal incidents.
