| Published Tue, November 21st 2017 at 13:55, Updated November 21st 2017 at 14:01 GMT +3Illicit alcoholic drinks back in KenyaIN SUMMARY Counterfeit and illicit alcoholic drinks back on the shelves, denying government billions in taxThe Government is estimated to lose about Sh30b in unpaid tax revenues annually from the illegal tradeThe State’s spirited crackdown on ‘killer drinks’ mid-2015 resulting in the closure of distilleries and breweries was hailed a major success. In addition, alcoholic drinks packed in sachets are also back in the local market, despite being banned more than a decade ago. The illicit alcoholic industry has been blamed for crippling economic activities in certain regions across the country, with many young people turning to drinking binge - neglecting income generating activities. “Genuine alcoholic manufacturers do not just suffer the loss associated with the production of second-generation alcoholic products. “The spike in production and consumption of illicit alcohol has been fuelled by individuals who seem to be colluding with corrupt law-enforcing officers,” he noted.

Source: Standard Digital November 21, 2017 10:52 UTC