The County Government of Nyandarua has
formed a committee to lead the screening process for establishments that will
be allowed to sell alcoholic beverages in the County, with the goal of stepping
up efforts to combat the sale and distribution of illicit and second-generation
alcohol.
Dr. Kiarie Badilisha, the governor of
Nyandarua County, and Abdirisack Jaldesa, the county commissioner, applauded
the action and vowed to keep up the fight against the production, distribution,
and consumption of alcoholic beverages, particularly second-generation hops.
Mr. Jaldesa pointed out that 134 pubs and
62 stores selling wines and spirits had already been shut down by the
government in Nyandarua.
On his side, Governor Badilisha vowed to
ensure that a generation today and in the future has been saved from the
scourge of alcoholism.
With the most recent crackdowns led by
Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Prof. Kithure Kindiki, the administration has
demonstrated consistency and resolve in eliminating illegal alcoholic
beverages.
He made it clear that the war on drugs and
alcohol will now be fought with the same rigour as the fight against banditry,
terrorism, and other major criminal activity.