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Topic: Alcohol

When chang'aa becomes dowry: Busia women turn boys into husbands in 'alcohol marriages'

By Mary Imenza   2026-01-17 10:58:42

Parents are alarmed. They accuse some women of spoiling boys, saying alcohol has become both bait and bond, turning sons into de facto husbands.

Counterfeit alcohol worth Sh13 million nabbed in Machakos

By Selina Mutua   2026-01-12 05:50:22

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

Counterfeit alcohol factory busted in Joska

By Selina Mutua   2026-01-09 20:26:56

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.

Grieving mothers lead Dagoretti South protest against alcohol-related deaths

By Jael Wakesho   2026-01-06 14:23:12

Protesters also raised concerns over alleged bribery that allows illegal alcohol outlets to continue operating despite repeated NACADA raids.

NACADA welcomes Ruto's directive on alcohol and drug abuse

By Patrick Vidija   2026-01-01 16:19:57

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.

How church is fighting alcoholism, gambling in Kiambu

By George Njunge   2025-12-29 18:02:44

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.