Parents are alarmed. They accuse some women of spoiling boys, saying alcohol has become both bait and bond, turning sons into de facto husbands.
The raided premises, both unlicensed, contained thousands of bottles of counterfeit spirits, fake KRA stamps, and a massive cache of empty bottles bearing labels of various popular alcohol brands
Health experts warn that such counterfeit products often contain lethal levels of methanol and other toxic adulterants, posing severe risks of blindness, organ failure, and death.
Protesters also raised concerns over alleged bribery that allows illegal alcohol outlets to continue operating despite repeated NACADA raids.
President Ruto on Wednesday said any government official or security officer found aiding or abetting drug trafficking or illicit alcohol networks will be dismissed from service and prosecuted.
The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) in Lari constituency has stepped up the fight against gambling, drugs, and alcohol to rescue the youths from the yoke and tight grip of abuse.