Newly posted Kiambu county commissioner Wilson Wanyanga has directed local chiefs to revive the war on illicit brews after claims emerged that the illicit trade is re-surfacing in some parts of the county.
The commissioner says that there are claims that brewing is resurfacing in Thika, Juja, Ruiru, Limuru and Githunguri.
He asked local chiefs to get on the ground and tame the illegal trade.
Speaking to journalists after holding a security meeting in Thika, the commissioner said that he will not tolerate illicit brewers.
“The fight against illicit brews must continue and those engaging in arrested and prosecuted,” he said.
Mr Wanyanga also warned bar outlets selling illegal drinks saying that they woo will not be spared.
He said crackdowns to nab bars operating illegally will be conducted across the county.
The new commissioner also warned bar outlets contravening the ‘Mututho’ laws on opening and closing hours.
He said that police will not hesitate to arrest operators flouting rules.
Kiambu County is rated by the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse (NACADA) as among counties with highest cases of illicit brewing and alcohol abuse in the country.
In July last year President Uhuru Kenyatta ordered a nationwide crackdown on illicit brewing that was major success.
However there have been allegations that illicit brewing is resurfacing in some areas across the country.