Several businesses face possible shutdown after Deputy President Kithure Kindiki directed enforcement agencies to re-inspect alcohol premises and establish their compliance with government regulations.

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Kindiki issued the directive on Tuesday, September 29, after meeting Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and heads of regulatory agencies in Karen, Nairobi.

He directed enforcement and regulatory agencies to re-inspect all alcohol manufacturing premises to assess their compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

"I have directed enforcement and regulatory agencies to re-inspect manufacturer premises to ascertain the current state of compliance with all applicable standards and regulations," Kindiki stated.

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Following the directive, alcohol premises found operating without the required licences or failing to meet applicable standards and regulations will face immediate closure.

The DP said the government had sustained its campaign against illicit trade as part of efforts to protect public health and safeguard the country.

“The government continues to sustain the war against illicit alcohol and drug abuse to protect public health and secure the nation for present and future generations,” he added.

Kindiki reiterated that intelligence-led multi-agency operations were making progress in dismantling cartels and disrupting supply chains linked to unlicensed manufacturers.

The DP said the government would provide additional resources and equipment to security and regulatory agencies to boost enforcement.

He also directed CS Murkomen to convene a sector forum within 14 days, jointly with a special committee from the Council of Governors, to discuss licensing and the control of alcohol trade.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke