3 nabbed as police seize 100 litres of chang’aa in Matungu
Police in Matungu, Kakamega County, have arrested three persons of interest linked to illicit brew in the area.
The National Police Service (NPS), in a statement issued on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, said the three were apprehended while transporting 100 litres of chang’aa in a personal vehicle.
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“Police officers in Matungu, Kakamega County, have arrested three people, including two women and their male driver, who were found transporting about 100 litres of chang’aa in a saloon car,” NPS stated.
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According to the police, the vehicle and the illicit brew were seized, with the persons of interest being placed in lawful custody to await their arraignment.
Police commitment
The NPS in the statement further reaffirmed its commitment towards the fight against illicit brews, which it says endangers the health and safety of the public.
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“The motor vehicle and the illicit brew were seized. The suspects are in custody awaiting arraignment. The National Police Service remains committed to the fight against illicit brews, which endanger public health and safety. Members of the public are urged to share information on such activities through the nearest police station or via the toll-free numbers 999, 911, 112, #FichuaKwaDCI 0800 722 203, or WhatsApp 0709 570 000,” the statement read.
Dandora chang’aa dens
This comes barely a week after police in Nairobi seized and destroyed more than 5,000 litres of illicit brew in a major crackdown on chang’aa dens in Dandora.
In a statement on Saturday, August 30, 2025, the NPS revealed that the raid targeted a notorious chang’aa den in the area.
“During the operation, police seized and destroyed more than 5,000 litres of kangara on site. Additionally, six copper manufacturing coils and three electric boilers were recovered and retained as evidence,” read the statement.
Furthermore, the NPS revealed that the owner of the den managed to escape during the operation and is currently on the run.
