Police seize chang’aa and bhang in Nanyuki, arrest two persons of interest
Police officers in Laikipia East Sub-County have arrested two persons of interest and seized illicit substances in a security operation conducted on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
According to a statement released by the National Police Service (NPS) via social media on Saturday, August 23, 2025, the operation, led by officers from Nanyuki Police Station, was intelligence-driven and targeted hotspots within Likii Estate and Ichuga Shopping Centre.
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During the raid, officers recovered three litres of an illicit brew suspected to be chang’aa and 100 rolls of narcotic drugs believed to be cannabis.
NPS in the statement says the two persons of interest were taken into custody and escorted to Nanyuki Police Station for further processing.
“Police officers from Nanyuki Police Station in Laikipia East Sub-County today conducted an intelligence-led operation within Likii Estate and Ichuga Shopping Centre. During the operation, officers recovered three litres of an illicit brew suspected to be chang’aa and 100 rolls of narcotic drugs. Two suspects were arrested and escorted to the station for further processing,” NPS stated.
Exhibits held
The seized substances, NPS says, are being held at the facility as exhibits to be used in the prosecution of the case.
“The recovered exhibits are being held as evidence at the same facility. The National Police Service appreciates the public’s support and encourages continued collaboration in the fight against drug and substance abuse,” the statement read.
Crackdown on illicit alcohol
This comes days after the government established a special police unit to spearhead the nationwide crackdown on illicit alcohol, narcotics, and adulterated ethanol.
The government’s move comes amid growing concerns over the devastating impact of illegal brews and drug abuse in various parts of the country.
Speaking on Thursday, August 21, 2025, during the Jukwa la Usalama Nyeri edition, the Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the formation of a national multi-agency team tasked with conducting coordinated sting operations, targeting manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of illicit substances across all counties.
“We have agreed at the security meeting with the IG and the CEO of NACADA that we are going to establish a special multi-agency team that will include KEBS and KRA, among other agencies, to work together to ensure compliance,” Murkomen revealed.
The CS vowed to ensure continuous crackdowns until the vice is decimated not only in Central but also in other parts of the country where the establishments are operating with illegal licences or none.
