Kenya: Govt Contemplates Measures to Deal with Commerce in Illicit Brew

Nairobi — The federal government is about to announce multi-agency and multi-stakeholder measures aimed toward stamping out the commerce in illicit brews, medicine, and substance abuse within the nation.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua promised Thursday to formally unveil the brand new interventions in every week as a part of the continuing efforts to deal with the scourge of alcohol and substance abuse.

Gachagua made the announcement after a high-level assembly with key officers, together with Inside Cupboard Secretary Kithure Kindiki, Treasury’s Njuguna Ndung’u, and Susan Nakhumicha (Well being).

‘Retailers of Demise’

He underscored the dedication of President William Ruto’s administration to root out the menace.

“The Authorities is not going to permit Retailers of Demise to proceed with the unlawful enterprise of illicit brew, medicine and different substances,” he mentioned throughout the engagement at his Karen residence.

The Legal professional Basic, Justin Muturi, was additionally in attendance alongside a bunch of different senior officers, together with Inside PS Raymond Omollo, Public Well being counterpart Mary Muthoni, Treasury’s Chris Kiptoo, Nationwide Meeting Majority Chief Kimani Ichung’wah and Solicitor Basic Shadrack Mose.

Inspector Basic of Police Japheth Koome, Deputy Inspector-Basic of the Kenya Police Service Douglas Kanja, Deputy Inspector Basic (Administration Police) Service Noor Gabow, Appearing Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Paul Ndemo, Kenya Income Authority (KRA) Commissioner Basic Humphrey Wattanga and NACADA Chief Government Officer Anthony Omerikwa, graced the event.

Different officers current included Kenya Bureau of Requirements (KEBS)Director High quality Assurance and Inspection, Dr Geoffrey Muriira amongst others.

On February 16, the federal government introduced a nationwide crackdown on illicit brew sellers following the tragic deaths of 23 people in Kirinyaga who consumed illicit brew earlier this month.

Kindiki declared the speedy graduation of the crackdown to deal with the numerous problem posed by illicit brews throughout the nation.

He vowed to pursue the struggle towards alcohol and substance abuse with the identical seriousness as combating terrorism, banditry, and different advanced prison actions.

“We is not going to take this as a small matter,” he mentioned following a technique assembly with the newly deployed members of Kirinyaga County and Mwea West Sub-County Safety and Intelligence Committees.