Deputy President Kithure Kindiki instructed officers leading the fight against illicit brews to enforce the law without fear or favour, stressing that laxity will not be tolerated.

He warned that any official who abets the production, distribution or sale of harmful drinks anywhere in Kenya will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

At a meeting held at the Official Residence in Karen, Kindiki chaired a follow‑up session with security, regulatory and enforcement heads to review progress on directives aimed at curbing illicit alcohol.

He praised officers for their efforts so far but called for a scale‑up, noting the recent formation of a multi‑agency team tasked with extending the crackdown nationwide.

Kindiki announced that he will chair a Multi‑Sectoral High Level Team meeting every two weeks, bringing together stakeholders, industry and community representatives to monitor enforcement and identify criminal networks.

He emphasized that community involvement is essential for exposing cartels and urged enforcement agencies to work closely with local residents to improve intelligence gathering.

New legislative measures to tighten control over ethanol importation and sale are being finalised, targeting illegal importers and those diverting industrial ethanol for illicit use.

Kindiki warned politicians against politicising the crackdown, stating that this effort is a matter of national security and economic welfare and will be kept free of political interference.