Police in Kisii County have disrupted an alleged illicit brewing operation after raiding a suspected den in Mwata Village, Riana Ward.
The operation was conducted on October 17, 2026, by officers from Kerina Police Station as part of efforts to curb the production and distribution of illegal brews in the area.
During the raid, officers discovered a large quantity of kangara at the site and destroyed 6,510 litres of the illicit brew. Police also dismantled and destroyed brewing equipment found at the premises, effectively disrupting the suspected operation.
No arrests were reported following the raid, with the focus of the operation being the destruction of the illicit brew and equipment.
The crackdown forms part of ongoing police efforts to identify and dismantle illegal brewing centres and prevent the distribution of illicit alcohol. The Authorities have urged members of the public to provide information on suspected brewing activities to assist security agencies in combating the trade.
