Kiambu County’s security team has announced a 30‑day rapid results initiative (RRI) involving multiple agencies to crack down on the manufacturing, sale, and consumption of illicit brews. The campaign — which brings together county authorities, the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), police, Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), and other partners — is aimed at curbing a surge in dangerous alcoholic substances circulating within the county.
The operation builds on previous county efforts to fight substance abuse and strengthen public safety. Kiambu officials say the RRI will target illegal distilleries, unlicensed bars, and rogue alcohol distributors identified through intelligence operations. It also echoes a broader national crackdown, as similar initiatives have been announced elsewhere, including the government’s wider 100-day push against illicit alcohol.
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Locally, this aggressive strategy is designed to send a strong message: anyone caught producing or distributing counterfeit brews will face the full force of the law.
Reactions to the announcement have been largely positive. Community leaders and parent groups have welcomed the move, calling it a much-needed response to rising alcohol-related health risks and youth abuse. Security agencies, for their part, say they are ready to run several joint raids in high-risk zones, relying on both local intelligence and community reporting. The public is being encouraged to cooperate by sharing information on suspicious production dens or illicit sales outlets.
If successful, the 30-day campaign could pave the way for a longer-term security model in Kiambu County. Officials indicate that depending on results, the multi-agency framework might be institutionalized as a regular enforcement mechanism. They also hope to scale up community outreach and rehabilitation programs to support those struggling with alcohol dependency.