Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced plans to introduce tougher laws targeting illicit alcohol and drug cartels following 125 enforcement raids conducted across the country in the past 10 days.
In an update issued from Karen, Nairobi, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Kindiki said intelligence-led multi-agency operations had carried out nine raids targeting illicit ethanol and 116 others against brewers operating without meeting public health and quality standards.
The government has finalised legislative proposals aimed at tightening enforcement against manufacturers, distributors and individuals facilitating the supply of dangerous chemical-laced alcoholic drinks.
Kindiki said coordination among regulatory and enforcement agencies had been strengthened, with a framework for involving local communities in the fight expected to be released next week.
A permanent coordination mechanism bringing together State agencies and national government departments has also been established at Harambee House Annex.
The government is finalising legislation to enable the seizure and confiscation of assets and funds linked to illicit alcohol and drug cartels. Proceeds recovered are expected to support rehabilitation programmes for people struggling with addiction.
Kindiki added that traditional brews meeting Kenya Bureau of Standards requirements would be formalised and licensed.
The Deputy President received updates and held deliberations on the new measures with the Inspector General of Police, the Director of Public Prosecutions, Council of Governors representatives, Principal Secretaries and agency heads.