Meru County Alcoholic Drinks Control Board

The Liquor Board CEO has called on bar owners to collect their licences and ensure full compliance with regulations governing the sale of alcoholic drinks.

While addressing staff during a meeting, the CEO warned against involvement in the illicit brew business, noting that authorities will continue cracking down on illegal alcohol trade to safeguard public health and maintain order in the sector.

Bar operators were further encouraged to cooperate with relevant authorities and uphold responsible business practices by meeting all licensing requirements.

The CEO of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Board has directed all alcohol business owners to collect their operating licences from the Huduma Centre. At the same time, a strong warning has been issued to individuals involved in the production or sale of illicit brews, emphasizing that strict action will be taken against anyone operating illegally.The CEO urged all traders to comply with the law and ensure their businesses are properly licensed.

The CEO of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Board, Mr. Gitonga S. Akubu, urges everyone to pay their licenses, regardless of the position they hold in the county government or the national government.

He emphasized that compliance with licensing requirements is mandatory for all, and no one should consider themselves exempt. Paying licenses on time helps ensure order, fairness, and proper regulation within the alcoholic drinks sector.

Let us all work together in promoting accountability and respect for the law.

Gitonga S. Akubu, CEO of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Board, has announced that bar licensing in Meru County is now 80% complete, marking strong progress toward full compliance. He called on field officers to strengthen engagement with bar owners, especially in sub-counties affected by recent procedural changes, and directed immediate follow-up on pending license payments to ensure smooth operations and full county-wide compliance.