The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse has launched a major crackdown on fake and unsafe liquor across the country

In an official statement released on September 1, 2026, the authority confirmed that it is closely monitoring public concern regarding "counterfeit, fake, and unsafe alcoholic products being manufactured, distributed, sold, and consumed across the country."

The authority revealed that it is working alongside other government agencies to verify reports submitted by members of the public.

The goal of this joint effort is "to ensure prompt action by the multi-agency teams across the country."

A targeted multi-agency operation conducted between August 20 and August 31, 2026, focused heavily on Nairobi County. According to the agency, Nairobi is "disproportionately affected by illicit alcohol and counterfeiting."

During the ten-day operation, multi-agency teams combed through eight sub-counties. The targeted areas included Roysambu, Kasarani, Dagoretti North, Dagoretti South, Starehe, Lang'ata, Embakasi West, and Kamukunji

The crackdown yielded immediate results

. Officials recorded 11 arrests and seized significant quantities of illicit alcoholic beverages

The inspection uncovered severe regulatory breaches within the market. Officers uncovered "counterfeit KRA excise stamps, uncoded alcoholic products, expired alcoholic beverages, and counterfeit products."

Nacada Chief Executive Officer Dr Anthony Omerikwa stated that the authority is collaborating with key state organs

. . These include the Kenya Revenue Authority, the Kenya Bureau of Standards, and the National Police Service

The joint agencies are working together to test seized goods and prosecute offenders. They are tracking down individuals involved in manufacturing, distributing, and selling illegal liquor to ensure "offenders are subjected to due process of the law."

Dr Omerikwa emphasized that the operation extends beyond small retail shops

. The ongoing activities "are intended to disrupt the wider networks involved in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of counterfeit and illicit alcoholic products."

Nacada reaffirmed its determination to protect public safety. The authority stated that it "remains committed to coordinated enforcement, public education, and stakeholder collaboration to safeguard the health and wellbeing of Kenyans."