Interior Principal Secretary (PS) Raymond Omollo has announced that the government has closed 6,931 bars near homes and schools in the ongoing countrywide crackdown.
In a statement, Omollo indicated that 804 chemists and 761 agro vets have also been shut down as part of interventions to protect public health and ensure national security.
“County security teams have been empowered to implement the 25 directives including shutting down all unlicensed manufacturers, distilleries, agrovets and chemists within 10 days.”
Additionally, he emphasized the government’s determination to eliminate the threat of drugs and illicit alcohol is unwavering, with ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and security of its citizens.
“We urge the public to actively participate in safeguarding our communities by reporting any establishments within their residential areas to relevant authorities,” PS Omollo noted.
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On March 6, the government made a public proclamation demonstrating its commitment to solving the problem of substance misuse.
A briefing on the upcoming vetting procedure was then given to most alcohol makers on March 12.
A multi-agency task group led by PS Omollo convened members from different government agencies on March 18 to begin inspecting the network of alcohol manufacturing and distribution.
