Lari Sub-County Deputy Commissioner Mr Aron Koros has lauded local chiefs in the area for their effort in taming illicit brew and second generation alcoholic drinks.
Speaking after holding a meeting at the Uplands Chief’s Camp on Tuesday, Mr Koros said that illicit brew has been eliminated in the area.
He observed that following President Uhuru Kenyatta’s directive to crackdown on illicit brew and second generation drinks in July last year, much success has been registered in taming the brews.
The deputy commissioner said that cases of young and elderly men being spotted drunk and lying on the roadside were rare.
“The fight against illicit brew and second generation alcoholic drinks has been a success in this area and I want to thank local chiefs and administrators for their tireless support,” he said.
Mr Koros however asked the chiefs and local administrators to be alert and deal with anyone who might want to re-introduce the brews.
“We have heard cases of illicit brew being re-introduced in some areas and I want to urge the chiefs to be alert and deal with anyone with such evil minds,” he said.
At the same time, Koros urged the chiefs to sensitise residents on the Nyumba Kumi initiative.
He said that many residents in some parts of the sub-county are still not aware of the initiative.
The deputy commissioner said that the Nyumba Kumi security initiative will help tame insecurity and crime if fully embraced by residents.