The business community in Marsabit County has urged the government to ban the sale of zero-rated alcohol from barracks shops, popularly known as Defence Forces Canteen Organisation (Defco), to civilians.
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Upper Eastern director Jacob Godana said the illegal activity marred the creation of a favourable commercial, trade and investment environment that supports enterprise expansion in the region.
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