DP Gachagua: Tough Measures Against illicit Brew To Be Unveiled Next Week

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has disclosed that stringent measures will be rolled out to wipe out illicit brews and drugs from next week.

The Deputy President said it would not be business as usual as destructive drinks kill people and maim others, promising a tougher response to effectively deal with the vice. 

Speaking on Saturday, February 25, at Kapserton SDA Church in Mosop Constituency, Nandi County, Mr Gachagua said the Ruto Administration is working on tougher interventions that will wholly be implemented collectively by respective Government agencies from next week.  

“I held a meeting this week with top Government officials and senior security officers and we have agreed on these measures which will be rolled out from next week," he stated. 

Gachagua mentioned that the measures would be far-reaching, adding that the government would end the menace of illicit alcoholic drinks soon.

“We are determined to make our country safe from these killer drinks. We will make sure the manufacturers of these drinks will leave this country for good. We cannot allow Kenyans to be sold poison in the guise of alcoholic drinks,” remarked Gachagua. 

On Monday next week, the Deputy President will hold an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Conference in Mombasa to intensify the war against the menace in the coastal region.

Gachagua has already held similar meetings in Nyeri, Chuka, and Nakuru. 

The announcement comes barely three weeks after more than ten people died in Kirinyaga County after consuming illicit brew.