Uasin Gishu County Director of Alcoholic Drinks Control Board Armstrong Rono has urged parents and guardians to be watchful of their children during December holiday.
Speaking at his office on Tuesday, Rono said students are at home for the month-long holiday and some interact on a daily basis with others from different institutions who can impact negatively on their character.
The director added that his board will take a legal action against the parent whose child will be found in entertainment places where minors are not allowed, like bars.
“We would like to caution all parents to be vigilant on their children especially during this season when schools are on holiday. They can be influenced by their peers to take alcohol or engage in other irresponsible behaviour,” he said.
At the same time Rono has issued a warning to all the bar and club owners who fail to observe the law by admitting the underage saying they will face prosecution if found.
He said the county was planning to empower the youth who have recovered from the alcoholism reiterating the county government's commitment in giving them a new lease of life.
The county is planning to give them loans and grants to enable them to venture into business to ensure they are self-reliant.
“We want to empower the youth who have reformed from alcoholism. We want to give them another chance of living a better life so they can be self-reliant,” added Rono.