Two companies cleared: Keroche and London Distillers, among 24 suspended.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has released the results of the second-generation alcohol maker and distiller vetting process.

According to a statement made on Friday, only two of the 29 current manufacturers and distillers of second-generation alcohol were deemed to be entirely compliant.

Kenya Nut Company Limited and UDV have been authorised to continue operations.

In addition, the government has authorised the restart of second-generation alcohol production by three entities: Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL), Savanna Brands Company Limited, and Patiala Distillers Kenya Limited.

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 Kindiki also identified 24 entities that would stay suspended until all compliance issues are resolved in 21 days, beginning Monday next week. They include: 

Two Cousins Distillers Ltd, Corobus Africa Products Limited, Lyniber Supplies Ltd, Elle Kenya Limited, Zheng Hong (K) Limited, Rift Valley Brewing Company – Thika, FRM EA Packers Limited, Manchester Distillers Limited, Kedsta Investment Limited, Julijo Investment Limited, Platinum Distillers Limited, London Distillers Kenya Limited, Agro Chemicals and Food Processing Company, Crywan Enterprises, Lumat Company Limited, Fastlane Wines and Spirits, Algarve Distillers Limited, Viva Bedida, Metro Breweries, Sabibu Beverages Africa Limited, Lodiani Water Spring,  Africa Spirit Limited, Keroche Breweries Limited; and Mamboleo Distillers.