Illicit Alcohol Trade Now Classified as Organised Crime

The Government has classified the illicit alcohol trade as organised crime, placing it in the same category as terrorism and banditry.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that security agencies will conduct intelligence-led operations to target illicit alcohol and drug networks.

Government Response

A permanent secretariat has been established to coordinate the campaign, bringing together representatives from various agencies, including the National Police Service and the Kenya Bureau of Standards.

• The Government will strengthen the capacity of key enforcement agencies.
• Law enforcement agencies will support NACADA in sustaining operations.

The Government is reviewing the law to introduce tougher penalties for those involved in the illicit alcohol supply chain.

Source: KBC Digital. AI-assisted summary.