Second-generation alcohol vetting results: Two companies cleared, Keroche and London distillers among 24 suspended

In a statement issued on Friday, Kindiki noted that out of the 29 active manufacturers and distillers of second-generation alcohol who were vetted, only two were found to be fully compliant.

They include Kenya Nut Company Limited and UDV and have thus been allowed to resume operations.  

Additionally, the government has authorized the resumption of production of three entities of second-generation alcohol including; Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL), Savanna Brands Company Limited, and Patiala Distillers Kenya Limited.

Kindiki also listed 24 entities that remain suspended until all the compliance issues are met in 21 days effective Monday next week. They include;

1)           Two Cousins Distillers Limited

2)           Corobus Africa Products Limited

3)           Lyniber Supplies Limited

4)           Elle Kenya Limited

5)           Zheng Hong (K) Limited

6)           Rift Valley Brewing Company – Thika

7)           FRM EA Packers Limited

8)           Manchester Distillers Limited

9)           Kedsta Investment Limited

10)         Julijo Investment Limited

11)         Platinum Distillers Limited

12)         London Distillers Kenya Limited

13)         Agro Chemicals and Food Processing Company

14)         Crywan Enterprises

15)         Lumat Company Limited

16)         Fastlane Wines and Spirits

17)         Algarve Distillers Limited

18)         Viva Bedida

19)         Metro Breweries

20)         Sabibu Beverages Africa Limited

21)         Lodiani Water Spring

22)         Africa Spirit Limited

23)         Keroche Breweries Limited; and

24)         Mamboleo Distillers.

This statement comes a month after the government announced 25 new far-reaching measures aimed at eradicating illicit brews, drugs, and substance abuse in the country.

The vetting process was conducted by eight agencies including the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS); Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS), AntiCounterfeit Agency (ACA), Public Health Department, National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) and the Department of Weights and Measures.