Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has asked law enforcers in the county to crack down on people suspected to be re-introducing illicit brew and sale of second generation drinks in the county.
Speaking during the unveiling of the sub-counties Alcoholic Drinks Regulation Committees at the Kiambu headquarters on Friday, Kabogo told the law agencies to act tough on suspected brewers.
The Kiambu governor said that the government will not tolerate illicit brewing and second generation alcoholic drinks.
Kabogo asked the police not to relent in the fight against illicit brew urging them to ruthlessly deal with those trying to re-introduce illicit brew.
“We should not allow re-introduction of illicit brew and second generation drinks in this county. I therefore appeal to security officials to crack the whip on people who want to re-introduce the brews and poisonous drinks,” he said.
He noted that the county has put in place measures to curb the sale of second generation drinks during the festive season adding that inspections will be conducted on all entertainment joints to ensure adherence to the law.
The governor warned that licenses of rogue bar outlets will be immediately revoked. He asked the members of the Sub-County Alcoholics Drinks committees to ensure that their areas of representation are free of alcoholic drinks.
Kabogo at the same time warned youths against indulging in alcoholism this festive season.