Maili Sita residents have been cautioned against brewing and consuming illicit brews which, allegedly, is the reason behind an upsurge in criminal activities in the area.
According to Maili Sita Location chief Daniel Maina, brewing and supplying are “totally against the law.
Speaking from his office on Sunday, Maina said: “All of us are worried at the increase of crime in Bahati and its environs like Maili Sita. Our boys don’t want to work, they have resorted to gangs that attack people,” he explained.
He added, “I have put my Administration Police Officers (AP) on alert. Parents should also play their part because I don’t want anybody to complain later that the son was arrested illegally.”
The chief added that he had personally traversed area villages to caution local brewers and suppliers.
“The government has many opportunities to keep our youth busy and productive as long as they form groups and seek for funding,” he explained.
He singled out the Uwezo and Youth Enterprise funds as initiatives aimed at eradicating poverty and ensuring women and young people become self-reliant.
Maina added: “My office is always open for the common mwananchi. Young people don’t want to visit me for fear of being questioned on the wrongs they engage in behind our backs. Nobody is innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. Come, let’s brainstorm and see how we can help one another for a better Maili Sita.”
Elwhere, a religious leader in Nakuru County urged youths and bar owners to cooperate and work with authorities to help curb the illicit brew menace.
Speaking at the Nakuru Parish Church, Bishop Maurice Muhatia expressed concern at the number of young people being affected by the illicit brew.
The clergyman was speaking in reference to the countrywide crackdown recently launched by President Uhuru Kenyatta dubbed ‘The Business of Death.’
“It’s sad with what is happening to our young people. If at all what we are reading, hearing and seeing from our different media channels is nothing to go by, a lot has to be done,” he said.
According to Bishop Muhatia, nothing ought to be left to chance as a sober nation automatically translates to a productive nation.