July 7, 2015, NAIROBI: Kenya Association of Manufacturers supports the initiative led by H.E. the President to stamp out the manufacture, distribution and consumption of illicit alcoholic drinks in Kenya. The alcoholic beverage industry estimates that 50% of all alcoholic beverages consumed in Kenya are informal and illicit. This translates to an annual revenue loss of KShs.30 billion to the government. Alongside the loss of revenue, consumption of illicit brews is a public health issue, causing death, blindness and serious damage to the health and wellness of many Kenyans. Illicit trade is also a huge criminal enterprise that is linked to funding terrorism, drug trafficking and other violent crimes in Kenya.
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