National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Anthony Omerikwa has vowed to take more decisive action against compliance failures driving the spread of counterfeit liquor, revealing that 11 people have already been arrested in an ongoing crackdown across Nairobi.

Dr. Omerikwa warned that the authority is shifting its focus to address core regulatory lapses and dismantle the wider syndicates behind the manufacture and distribution of unsafe drinks, rather than just targeting retail outlets.

“The authority remains committed to coordinated enforcement, public education, and collaboration with stakeholders to safeguard the health and wellbeing of Kenyans,” Dr. Omerikwa said, emphasizing that compliance enforcement will be intensified.

The declaration follows a major multi-agency operation conducted between August 20 and 31, 2026, across eight affected Nairobi sub-counties: Roysambu, Kasarani, Dagoretti North, Dagoretti South, Starehe, Lang’ata, Embakasi West, and Kamukunji.

Inspectors uncovered widespread compliance violations, including the use of forged Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) excise stamps, uncoded products, expired beverages, and fake alcoholic brands.

NACADA is collaborating with the KRA, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), and the National Police Service to verify seized contraband and pursue criminal charges against offenders. Dr. Omerikwa urged members of the public to report suspected illicit operations to aid upcoming enforcement actions.

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