In a statement shared on its official X account on Monday, February 23, 2026, NACADA confirmed that the destruction was carried out in collaboration with the Kapenguria Law Courts following successful enforcement operations in the area.
According to the agency, the consignment of chang’aa had been confiscated during a series of raids conducted by officers from the West Pokot County Coordination Office. The illicit brew was later disposed of in accordance with court orders.
“5,000 litres of illicit brew destroyed. The Kapenguria Law Courts, in collaboration with our West Pokot County Coordination Office, disposed of confiscated chang’aa seized during enforcement operations,” NACADA stated.
The agency reiterated its commitment to intensifying operations against illegal alcohol, warning that the production and sale of unregulated drinks pose serious health and security risks to communities.
The West Pokot operation comes amid heightened nationwide efforts to combat illicit alcohol and narcotics. Authorities have expressed concern over the resurgence of unlicensed brewing dens, particularly in rural and peri-urban areas.
In a related operation earlier this month, officers from the National Police Service (NPS) conducted a targeted raid in the Majengo area of Nanyuki town, Laikipia East Sub-County.
During the operation, police arrested one suspect and recovered 400 litres of suspected chang’aa stored in 20 yellow plastic containers.
The NPS also reported the seizure of 150 packets of assorted counterfeit Super Match cigarettes during the raid. The suspect was taken to Nanyuki Police Station and is expected to be arraigned in court, while the recovered items have been secured as exhibits.
Police say the crackdown on illicit alcohol and narcotics will continue across the country as part of a broader strategy to curb substance abuse and protect public health.
Authorities have urged members of the public to report illegal brewing activities and warned that those found engaging in the trade will face the full force of the law.
The latest destruction of illicit brew in West Pokot underscores the government’s renewed resolve to dismantle networks involved in the production and distribution of illegal alcohol.
The NPS also reported the seizure of 150 packets of assorted counterfeit Super Match cigarettes during the raid. The suspect was taken to Nanyuki Police Station and is expected to be arraigned in court, while the recovered items have been secured as exhibits.
Police say the crackdown on illicit alcohol and narcotics will continue across the country as part of a broader strategy to curb substance abuse and protect public health.
Authorities have urged members of the public to report illegal brewing activities and warned that those found engaging in the trade will face the full force of the law.
The latest destruction of illicit brew in West Pokot underscores the government’s renewed resolve to dismantle networks involved in the production and distribution of illegal alcohol.
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