Governor Kang’ata Issues Radical Changes On Liquor Businesses In Murang’a
Muranga County Governor Irungu Kangata has issued sweeping changes targeting more than 7,500 premises under new liquor licensing enforcement measures.
Governor Kang’ata’s administration set the tone following a March 23, 2026, sitting of the Murang’a County Alcoholic Drinks Control Committee.
The meeting was convened to review the status of liquor licensing after the close of the application and objection windows.
According to the committee, 3,200 premises heaved a sigh of relief after no public objections were raised against them, and their licences have since been automatically renewed through the county’s digital system, clearing a significant hurdle.
Additionally, those business owners, however, are not entirely out of the woods yet, as they must visit the Murange eServices to confirm their renewal status, print their invoices, and make payment before March 31, 2026.
On the other hand, 667 premises drew formal objections from members of the public during the review window, leaving their future operations in the hands of county licensing authorities.
Moreover, an additional 1,200 first-time applicants will need to undergo a mandatory review process as the committee works through the full volume of pending applications.
This mix also includes 400 existing premises that, despite escaping public objections, have been flagged as non-compliant for failing to settle their 2025 licence fees, putting their renewal prospects in serious jeopardy.
Combined, the objected, new, and fee-defaulting premises total 2,267 establishments, all of which face mandatory physical inspections between March 30 and April 2, 2026, personally led by the County Commissioner of Muranga and his team.
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The county has made clear that the exercise will run entirely on its digital platform, directing all affected premises to use Muranga County’s eServices before inspections begin to ensure a seamless, verifiable process countywide.
To ensure officers arrive at the ground fully prepared, the county is holding a dedicated training session on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 10am at the County Commissioner’s Office in Murang’a town.
Murang’a County was ranked 15th nationwide in cases of illicit and adulterated alcohol abuse, according to statements by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Geoffrey Masengeli.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and NACADA (National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse) have resulted to the seizure of millions of shillings worth of counterfeit alcohol and the closure of illegal factories in areas like Kenol.
Governor Kang’ata Issues Radical Changes On Liquor Businesses In Murang’a
