Thirteen additional producers and distillers of second-generation alcohol have been given authorization by the government to resume their businesses.
This raises the total number of second-generation brew producers and distillers permitted to operate in the nation to 15, according to the Ministry of Interior.
The government unveiled a 25-point enforcement plan on March 6, 2024, with the goal of suppressing the production, distribution, and use of illicit alcohol, narcotic drugs, and psychiatric substances throughout the nation.
Among the actions done was the immediate suspension of all licenses, permits, and authorizations related to the production and distillation of second-generation alcohol.
In order to guarantee that firms comply with security, safety, health, labor, environmental, and other criteria as specified in pertinent national laws, a second directive was issued, requiring that new vetting be completed within 21 days.
A multi-agency team scrutinized all 29 of the current producers and distillers of second-generation alcohol, and only two were determined to be completely compliant.
According to the Ministry, Kenya Nut Company Limited and UDV were given permission to carry on with their business after a nationwide screening process that took place between March 18 and March 21, 2024, determined that they had complied with all standards.
Thirteen additional alcohol makers and distillers were licensed after a thorough re-vetting process that included 22 of the 27 dealers who had not passed the initial test.
The ministry claims that five manufacturers and distillers were not part of the May re-vetting effort and failed to notify the vetting team of their compliance status within 21 days after receiving a notice.
Thirteen alcohol companies passed the stringent test during the re-vetting process, according to the ministry.
Among them were Corobus Africa Products Limited, Manchester Distillers Limited, FRM EA Packers Limited, Kenya Wine Agencies Limited, Savannah Brands Company Limited, and Patiala Distillers Kenya Limited.
The other companies were London Distiller Kenya Limited, Agro Chemical & Food Co. Limited, Elle Kenya Limited, Lyniber Supplies Limited, Zheng Hong(K) Limited, and Two Cousins Distillers Limited.
