A respected wines and spirits distributor in Kabati, Kitui West has been cleared of allegations that he sells fake alcohol, putting to rest claims that had circulated on sections of social media and in parts of the media.
Mr. James Malombe, popularly known as Chonjo, runs a well established wines and spirits business that has operated in Kabati for over a decade, serving customers with genuine and legally sourced alcoholic beverages from credible and reliable companies.
A physical visit to his business premises and our investigations have confirmed that the business is properly licensed and fully compliant with all government regulations governing the sale and distribution of alcoholic drinks.
Authorities and even his trusted clients have confirmed that Mr. Malombe’s establishment is operating within the law and meets all required standards.
For years, Mr. Malombe has built a strong reputation as a hardworking and respected entrepreneur in the area.
Beyond his business, he also serves the community as the Chairman of Kabati Market, a position that reflects the trust and confidence local traders have in his leadership.
Local sources maintain that the allegations linking him to counterfeit alcohol were false and misleading, possibly fueled by business rivalry and malicious propaganda aimed at damaging the reputation of a successful local enterprise.
Residents and business leaders in the area have condemned the spread of unverified claims on social media and called on authorities to investigate and take firm action against individuals behind the smear campaign.
Our investigations have revealed that Mr. Malombe continues to run a legitimate, licensed and reputable wines and spirits business under government oversight. The public and his clients are therefore urged to disregard the misinformation circulating online.
It has been further established that Mr. Malombe does not run a bar near any school within Kabati as alleged by the propagandists. His is a licenced alcohol wholesale shop which is not anywhere near a school.
Further, the police and other government agencies have been urged to investigate, arrest and prosecute the persons behind the social media malicious campaign against Mr. Malombe’s clean enterprise.
Such an action will act as a deterrent to other would be malicious people who might be misused to tarnish other people’s reputation.
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