Six Arrested in Kisumu as Police Seize 280 Litres of Chang’aa
By Kelvin Kibet | Updated October 9, 2026
Police in Manyatta, Kisumu, reported arresting six people and seizing about 280 litres of suspected chang’aa on February 14, 2026. The information in this report comes from the initial police account carried by K24; it does not establish a later court outcome.
What police said happened
Kisumu Central Sub-County Police Commander Edward Ndirangu said officers began surveillance after receiving information that a dealer was moving chang’aa from Busia to Kisumu. He said the operation took place in Manyatta and that the seized alcohol was intended for redistribution in smaller quantities.
Police said samples would be sent to a government laboratory for analysis and the remaining exhibits preserved pending court directions. The report did not identify charges, a court case number or a subsequent ruling. The six people were suspects at the time; arrest alone does not establish guilt.
