Police have arrested two suspects for allegedly possessing 300 litres of illicit brew in Maji Mazuri village.
This follows a successful raid conducted on Sunday by officers from Eldama Ravine Police Station at Maji Mazuri village, Koibatek Subcounty.
Police arrested two suspects for allegedly possessing 300 litres of illicit brew and related manufacturing equipment.
Police said the suspects are currently in custody, pending processing and arraignment in court.
The National Police Service (NPS) reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to combating the production, distribution, and consumption of illegal brews.
"We extend our gratitude to the public for their continued support in the fight against illicit brews,' NPS said in a statement.
In March, in a move aimed at combating illegal alcohol, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen warned chiefs who fail to enforce the ban on illicit liquor of dismissal.
The CS cautioned the local administrators against neglecting their duties as the government intensifies its crackdown on illicit brew, emphasising the need for strict compliance.
Murkomen urged the chiefs to take their responsibilities seriously in regard to taking strict action against those who engage in illicit brew trade and use, warning that inaction would not be tolerated.
“The reason why the government has the chief and assistant chief is so that they keep an eye on all households and it’s not possible for illicit brew to be sold at any village without the chief or assistant chief’s awareness,” Murkomen said.
“And we are saying that if we find illicit brew and drugs being sold in any location or sub-location where the chief is and he fails to report or be in possession of a written report, which says that we need enforcement here, then that chief will lose his job because he is sleeping when our children are struggling.”
Murkomen emphasised that the responsibilities of chiefs go beyond their salaries as they are entrusted with the well-being of their localities.
He urged them to uphold their duties with dedication and emulate the commitment shown by their predecessors in securing the welfare of communities.
