The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has destroyed more than 29,000 litres of illicit brew following a crackdown in Kahawa West, Soweto slums, Kiambu County.
According to reports, the intelligence-led operation saw enforcement officers destroy 29,240 litres of kangara and 140 litres of changaa at a brewing den within the informal settlement.
According to NACADA, officers also destroyed materials and equipment used in preparing the brews, with the substances disposed of at the scene in accordance with standard enforcement procedures.
One person arrested in illicit brew operation
During the operation, one man was arrested and escorted to Kasarani Police Station, where he is being held awaiting arraignment in court.
NACADA said the recent validation of the Community-Based Rehabilitation Guidelines complements these efforts by providing a framework for community-led prevention, treatment and recovery services.
The authority has therefore urged Kenyans to report suspected illicit brewing, distribution and sale through its official channels, assuring the public that information shared will be treated confidentially.
The arrested man is expected to face charges related to the manufacture and possession of illicit alcohol under the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act of 2010
