1700 litres of Ilicit Brew Destroyed in Uasin Gishu
1700 liters of illicit brew was impounded and destroyed in sting operations in Kapseret and Soy Sub-Counties conducted by Uasin Gishu program and compliance officers.
The raid was undertaken in Vumilia area in Soy Sub County, Kibabet, Kaptembur Squatters and kwa Esther in Kapseret Sub-County.
Speaking while supervising the operation, Director Alcoholic Drinks Control Board Maiyo Arap Koiya noted that notorious Changaa brewers were cornered during an ongoing crackdown on illicit brew in most parts of the County where Caroline Awaka was arrested with 200 litres of changaa and 550litres of kangara destroyed in Vumilia, Soy sub-county.
Another 30 litres of chang’aa and 200 litres of kangara destroyed in Kibabet, Megun ward and 700 litres of kangara destroyed in kwa Esther, sach 4 chelabal area, Kapseret sub-county
Mr. Maiyo urged residents to cooperate for the exercise to be a success since illicit brew has robbed families and exposed the younger generation to poverty.
The operation was also extended to Kiluka and Naiberi trading centres in Ainabkoi Sub County.