NACADA arrests three during counterfeit alcohol crackdown in Jericho, Nairobi
A multi-agency operation in Nairobi led to the arrest of three individuals involved in a counterfeit alcohol manufacturing ring. Authorities seized large quantities of illicit beverages and fake tax stamps, highlighting a growing public health concern.
Why it matters
Counterfeit alcohol poses a significant threat to public health and safety, particularly during high-stress periods like elections.
Some of the confiscated products during the operation in Jericho, Nairobi on August 27, 2026/HANDOU
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA)-led multi-agency team has continued its relentless crackdown on illicit alcohol, striking at a counterfeiting den in Jericho, Makadara Subcounty on Thursday.
Three suspects were arrested for manufacturing and selling suspected counterfeit alcoholic beverages.
In an operation conducted on Thursday afternoon, the team comprising officers from NACADA, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), and the National Police Service apprehended three individuals, including a woman who was caught red-handed literally mixing and counterfeiting substandard alcohol in her premises.
A total of 315 assorted counterfeit alcoholic beverages were seized, alongside fake KRA stamps, empty bottles, and bottle tops intended for refilling.
Some of the confiscated products were found to bear Tanzanian excise duty stamps, indicating a sophisticated cross-border counterfeiting operation.
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