Thursday, September 15, 2011

Kibaki orders crackdown on illegal brewers

Thursday, 15th September 2011

By Francis Ngige
President Kibaki has directed police to crackdown on brewers of illicit brew that have claimed scores of lives.
Kibaki told the police to strictly enforce the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act popularly known as the Mututho rules.
While lashing at police for their reluctance to deal firmly with the proliferation of the illicit brew, the President said the Mututho laws should be enforced to the letter.
"Government administrators must deal firmly with this illicit brew menace," the President issued the stern warning.
Speaking in Central Province on Thursday where nearly 30 people have lost their lives as a result of the brews, the president said promise should not compromise in the enforcement of the law.
"Am deeply concerned by the deaths that have occurred as a result of the consumption of illicit brews. We need to firmly deal with those breaking the law," Kibaki said in Nyeri.
He continued: "There are laws that deals with the sale and consumption of alcohol, am directing the police to ensure that they are strictly observed."
He challenged Members of Parliament and elected leaders from Central Kenya to speak to the locals on the dangers of the bootleg liquor.
"These brews have continued to impact negatively on our youths who are a critical component of our society. We need to bring these menace to an end," Kibaki lamented.
Speaking at Kabiruini Showground while opening the Central Kenya Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) show, Kibaki emphasised the need for the youth to look for alternative leisure.
Co-operatives Minister Joseph Nyaga and his Special Programmes counterpart Esther Murugi accompanied him. Central PC Kiplimo Rugut was also there.
"These laws which have been set out to control the brews should be adhered to in all parts of the country," the President remarked.
Kibaki spoke in the wake of the deaths associated with illicit brews in Nyandarua and Ruiru.
While expressing concern over the recent deaths, Kibaki said the provincial administration should also be involved in the fight against the illicit drinks.
The increasing number of road accidents that have also claimed hundreds of lives also concerned the president.
He said the rate of accidents happening across the country had reached alarming proportions and needed to be brought to a halt.
"The road network that we are improving must never be avenues of death for our people. The number of accidents is worrying," he said.
He added: "I’m directing the police to deal decisively with reckless drivers who endanger the lives of their passengers."

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