This archive report was first published on 16 June 2020.
On June 16, 2020, a joint operation by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) led to the seizure of Ksh.4 million worth of counterfeit liquor in Nakuru County.
The operation targeted several wine and spirits depots, including Phoenix Wines & Spirits Depot in Ahero, Mich Wholesalers in Subukia, and Savannah Wines & Spirits in Bahati.
According to KRA, the team recovered various brands of counterfeit alcohol, including 88 cartons of Steem Vodka, 60 cartons of Supa Vodka, and 62 cartons of Bob Vodka.
The owner of the depot was arrested and charged with operating without an excise license and manufacturing counterfeit alcohol brands.
As part of the operation, the team also searched several other wine and spirits depots and homes in Subukia Town and Bahati area, confiscating various brands of counterfeit liquor.
The public is advised not to buy, sell, or consume the counterfeit products, which include Economy Vodka, Aquila Vodka, Steem Vodka, Simba Vodka, Leader, and Boss Vodka.
