Some of the siezed illicit alcohol by Nacada in Mukuru Kwa Njenga on August 30, 2026./HANDOUT
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) has stepped up its crackdown on illicit alcohol, seizing 240 assorted counterfeit alcoholic beverages bearing fake KRA excise stamps in Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Embakasi South.
The raid, conducted on Sunday afternoon by a multi-agency team comprising officers from Nacada, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) and the National Police Service, also resulted in the arrest of one suspect.
The suspect was booked at Jogoo Road Police Station pending arraignment in court.
The latest seizure comes barely days after similar operations in Eastleigh, Jericho and South B, where hundreds of counterfeit alcoholic drinks and a large cache of narcotics were recovered.
Nacada said the successive operations demonstrate the effectiveness of its intelligence-led enforcement approach in disrupting the illegal trade in counterfeit alcohol and narcotics.
Nacada Chief Executive Officer Dr Anthony Omerikwa reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to protecting Kenyans from the dangers posed by counterfeit and illicit alcohol, warning that the crackdown would continue.
“The Authority continues to hand counterfeiters and their associates deadly blows in their illegal trade,” said Dr Omerikwa.
He urged members of the public to continue sharing information with Nacada, saying tips provided by Kenyans had contributed to the successful seizures recorded across the country.
The Mukuru Kwa Njenga operation also highlighted Nacada’s focus on informal settlements, where unscrupulous traders may target vulnerable consumers.
The seized products bore fake excise stamps and posed serious health risks to consumers, including poisoning, organ failure and death.
Dr Omerikwa called on Kenyans to remain vigilant and report suspicious outlets or activities through Nacada’s official social media platforms or the free helpline 1192.
He assured the public that information shared with the Authority would be treated with utmost confidentiality and acted upon promptly.
“We cannot win this fight alone. The partnership between the Authority and the public is yielding tangible results, and we urge more Kenyans to join us in safeguarding our communities from the harms of counterfeit and illicit alcohol,” he added.
The suspect arrested in Mukuru Kwa Njenga is expected to face charges in court as Nacada and its partners continue the crackdown.
The Authority said the operation is part of a sustained campaign to rid the country of counterfeit alcohol and narcotics, with more raids expected in other high-risk areas.
