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Detectives in Nairobi are pursuing a well‑organised criminal syndicate believed to have carried out brazen heists at 13 liquor outlets, stealing over KSh 50 million worth of alcohol stock, according to a report by Nation Africa. The gang, allegedly operating under a ringleader known as Mr. Njenga, is also accused of violent crimes, including attempted murder and possession of unlicensed firearms, raising serious concern over public safety in Kenya’s booming alcohol retail sector. Nation Africa+2X (formerly Twitter)+2
Authorities say the syndicate struck major wines and spirits shops, targeting high-value products from top-shelves — a tactic that suggests detailed planning and insider knowledge of the business. Nation Africa In police reports, the suspects were charged not only with robbery but with violent offenses connected to their operations. Facebook+1 The scale of the thefts has raised fears within the liquor trade about security and the vulnerability of retailers to well-funded, organised crime.
The impact of the gang’s activity has left bar owners shaken: besides the huge financial losses, the violence associated with the group has escalated the threat to both staff and customers. Law enforcement’s aggressive response — arresting key suspects and pressing serious charges — signals a renewed determination to shut down the ring. X (formerly Twitter) Meanwhile, the business community is calling for stronger protection measures; retail outlet owners are demanding tighter police presence, better CCTV surveillance, and tougher regulation to prevent such large-scale thefts.
Looking forward, investigators say they are tracking other possible hideouts and collaborators linked to the gang’s supply chain. As law enforcement intensifies operations, the case could set a precedent for how Kenya handles organised crime in its fast-growing alcohol market. But success depends on sustained coordination between national police, liquor retailers, and regulatory agencies to stem not just the robberies, but the violence accompanying them.