Murkomen just told local chiefs to crack down on illegal booze or get busted themselves. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen ordered chiefs and their assistants to intensify the fight against bootleg alcohol and drug abuse. He spoke at a church in Trans Nzoia County, labeling the widespread vice a major threat to public health and security. He singled out Trans Nzoia as a top offender in recent security forum reports, calling the situation unacceptable.
The CS demanded a coordinated push involving government, churches, and communities. He warned that administrators at the grassroots level would face consequences for any collusion with distributors. Murkomen urged these local officials to work directly with police to dismantle production networks. He also pushed religious leaders to guide youth morality with practical modern approaches. He called on parents to take more responsibility, arguing that strong parenting is key to keeping kids away from substances.
The problem of toxic illicit brews is severe across Kenya. These unregulated drinks are cheap and accessible but often contain dangerous chemicals. Consumption leads to poisoning, blindness, and deaths, while fueling crime and lost productivity. Murkomen highlighted these issues at recent Jukwaa la Usalama security meetings. The government has started rolling out new initiatives targeting the manufacturers and sellers of these illegal products.
The CS demanded a coordinated push involving government, churches, and communities. He warned that administrators at the grassroots level would face consequences for any collusion with distributors. Murkomen urged these local officials to work directly with police to dismantle production networks. He also pushed religious leaders to guide youth morality with practical modern approaches. He called on parents to take more responsibility, arguing that strong parenting is key to keeping kids away from substances.
The problem of toxic illicit brews is severe across Kenya. These unregulated drinks are cheap and accessible but often contain dangerous chemicals. Consumption leads to poisoning, blindness, and deaths, while fueling crime and lost productivity. Murkomen highlighted these issues at recent Jukwaa la Usalama security meetings. The government has started rolling out new initiatives targeting the manufacturers and sellers of these illegal products.
