Police destroy 2,000 litres of Kangara in illicit brew crackdown in Soweto
By Cynthia Lodite, April 7, 2026The Kenya Police Service has intensified the illicit brew crackdown in Nairobi County, as Officers from Kasarani Police station raided an illegal brewing den in the informal settlements of Soweto.
In a statement by the Kenya Police on Monday, April 6, 2026, the officers destroyed atleast 2,000 litres of kangara and assorted brewing equipment.
While confirming the incident, the Kenya Police Service said the key persons of interest had fled the scene and are being pursued.
“Illicit Brew Crackdown Intensifies. Officers in Kasarani Sub-County have raided an illegal brewing den in Soweto informal settlement, destroying 2,000 litres of kangara and assorted brewing equipment. The suspects fled and are being pursued,” Kenya Police stated.
At the same time, the Officers noted that operations are ongoing in Nairobi and across the country as part of the Government’s sustained crackdown on illicit liquor.
In addition, the Kenya Police Service has called on members of the public to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
“Operations are ongoing in Nairobi and across the country as part of the Government’s sustained crackdown on illicit liquor. Members of the public are urged to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station,” Kenya Police added.
400 litres of Chang’aa recovery
Meanwhile, with the government intensifying a crackdown on illegal alcohol, police in the Majengo area in Nanyuki town arrested one person of interest and recovered 400 litres of suspected chang’aa, stored in 20 yellow plastic containers. During the raid, police also arrested 150 packets of counterfeit, uncustomised cigarettes.
Taking it to their X handle on Monday, February 9, 2026, the National Police Service (NPS) has said that the crackdown on illicit alcohol and narcotics has intensified, leading to the arrest of the person of interest.
“During the raid, the team arrested one suspect and recovered 400 litres of suspected chang’aa, stored in 20 yellow plastic containers. Additionally, 150 packets of assorted, uncustomized Super Match cigarettes were seized,” NPS stated.