Nineteen suspects have been arrested following a police raid on a homestead in Misuuni Village, Mumbuni Location, Machakos County, where officers recovered hundreds of litres of suspected illicit alcohol and chemicals allegedly used in brewing.
According to a police statement, officers from Machakos Police Station conducted the intelligence-led operation on August 15, 2026, targeting the production and distribution of illicit brews.
During the raid, officers reportedly seized 60 litres of chang’aa, 710 litres of kang’ara, 25 kilogrammes of ammonium chloride and 10 kilogrammes of sugar.
Police also recovered assorted brewing equipment, which was secured alongside the suspected illicit brews as exhibits.
The 19 suspects were arrested and escorted to Machakos Police Station, where they were held pending arraignment in court, according to the statement.
The operation forms part of ongoing police efforts to curb the production and distribution of illicit alcoholic drinks.
The suspects remain subject to investigation, and any charges brought against them will be determined through the court process.
