Police have intensified the crackdown on illegal alcohol production networks after destroying more than 7,000 litres of illicit brews during a targeted operation in Soweto, Nairobi County.
The operation was conducted on Thursday, November 5, 2026, by officers from Kasarani Sub-County as part of ongoing efforts by the National Police Service (NPS) to dismantle illegal alcohol manufacturing establishments within Nairobi Region.
According to the police, officers recovered and destroyed 4,000 litres of kangara, 2,800 litres of molasses, 160 litres of chang’aa and 80 litres of muratina during the raid.
The officers also dismantled brewing apparatus and distilling equipment suspected to have been used in the production of the illegal alcoholic drinks.
In a statement, the National Police Service reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing individuals and networks involved in illegal alcohol production across the country.
The service warned that unregulated alcohol production poses a serious threat to public health and contributes to crime and social insecurity within communities.
The latest crackdown forms part of intensified security operations targeting illicit brewing activities, with police vowing to continue identifying and dismantling illegal production sites.
