Women vow to change the face of their village by shunning illicit brew and embracing agribusiness

Kisii County Police Commander Francis Kooli addressing members of Nyagenke Women Self Help Group at Nyagenke Village in Bomachoge Borabu Constituency, Kisii County on September 29, 2021. At least 200 women who were formerly involved in the making and selling of illicit brews have decided to discard the illegal business after Kooli supported them to start Vegetable, Maize, Fish and Chicken selling businesses. Kooli said that he wanted to make Nyagenke Village a case study in the fight against illicit brews in Kisii County. [Edwin Nyarangi, Standard]

In the past, most residents of Nyagenke village in Bomachoge Borabu Constituency, Kisii County, were known for the sale and consumption of illicit brews.

However, about 200 women in the area, who include 110 widows, resolved early this year to change the face of the village by shunning illicit brews.