Gov't vows sustained war on illicit alcohol, drugs as rehab centres planned for all counties

• In a statement issued from Karen, Nairobi, on Tuesday, the Government said intelligence-led, multi-agency sting operations are steadily dismantling cartels, disrupting supply chains and shutting down unlicensed manufacturing establishments.

The Government has pledged to sustain its crackdown on illicit alcohol and drug abuse, saying the fight is critical to protecting public health and securing the nation for present and future generations.

In a statement issued from Karen, Nairobi, on Tuesday, the Government said intelligence-led, multi-agency sting operations are steadily dismantling cartels, disrupting supply chains and shutting down unlicensed manufacturing establishments.

It credited recent measures, including a monthly stipend for village elders and the establishment of the National Government Administration Unit (NGAPU), with strengthening enforcement and delivering significant gains over the past year.

The Government added that it is rolling out additional resources and equipment for security and regulatory agencies to scale up enforcement.

As part of the wider push, the National and County Governments will partner to build and operate at least one public rehabilitation centre in every county within the next year. Each facility is estimated to cost KSh60 million.

The plan was discussed at a meeting with Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and heads of regulatory and enforcement agencies, who gave a status update on measures taken so far and proposals for the next phase.