Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria has asked chiefs in the constituency to intensify the fight against illicit brew.
Speaking at Kiamwangi trading centre in Gatundu South on Monday, Kuria said that illicit brew is still a problem in the constituency.
The MP said that some people are still brewing illegal alcohol despite the government banning the brewing.
Kuria said that he has received a petition from a section of residents complaining of increased brewing in the area.
“Local chiefs should keep their eyes on the ground and help the government stem out illicit brew,” he said.
The MP said that young men have been lost in the illicit brew which in turn threatens development in the area.
He observed that majority of the young men spend their time and money in drinking dens and also fail to take care of their families.
The MP said that he has sought the intervention of the National Campaign Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse (Nacada) to effectively address the issue.
The Gatundu South lawmaker appealed to area leaders to partner with the government agencies and help stamp out illicit brewing.
“Elected leaders should not fold their hands and keep quite when our people are being consumed by illegal brews,” he stated.
He said that if uncontrolled, illicit brews will continue to ruin lives of youths and encourage poverty.