At least 5,995 liquor outlets have been closed down by government in the ongoing nationwide crackdown against illicit brews.
Ministry of Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo in a statement said that the affected premises were found culpable of serious safety breaches and failure to fully comply with essential legal requirements.
The ministry says 43,708 outlets have been assessed where 37,713 have been found compliant and cleared to continue with operations.