| Updated Tue, April 25th 2017 at 10:40 GMT +3NAIROBI, KENYA: The sudden increase in counterfeit and unlicensed products like alcoholic and illicit brews in circulation in Kenya is robbing the country over Shs30 billion in annual revenue. Surging numbers of illegal alcohol manufacturers are exposing millions of Kenyan consumers to health risks such as substance poisoning. Even more, these traders have been counterfeiting Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) quality marks by using already used bottles of established manufacturers to package their illicit products. The most affected Counties by this unlawful practice include Central Kenya region, Kiambu County, Nakuru County, Narok County, Machakos County , Western and Nyanza regions. The law imposes strict penalties against persons found manufacturing or distributing illicit alcohol including a Sh2 million fine or a jail term of up to 5 years.

Source: Standard Digital April 25, 2017 07:43 UTC