Police in Marani Kisii County impounded 300 liters of illicit brew on Sunday in a crackdown that was spearheaded by area OCPD Bernard Kimwele.
During the crackdown, police managed to raid a house of a notorious brewer Evans Onsare, who was apprehended and taken to Kisii Police station awaiting appearance in court on Monday.
According to Mr. Kimwele, Mr. Onsare was cornered by police officers when he tried to escape with a special tip from members of the public.
"He has been a notorious brewer and I thank my officers for capturing him. He will be arraigned in court on Monday to answered charges on being in possession of illegal brew,” he said.
He urged area residents to desist from illicit brew business and instead get other economically empowerment activities such as farming.
“You cannot purport always that chang’aa business is the source of income. There are a lot of economically viable activities such as farming that can sustain someone,” he added.
Mr. Kimwele said the crackdown will continues in other areas of Marani sub-county to ensure brewing is under control besides taking stern actions against culprits.
“Those who think we will stop are wrong. This exercise will continue till the time will combat it completely because it is violating various acts of the law. Culprits will face consequences of turf law that is in place,” he said.