Chiefs and their assistants in Nyamira County have been warned against the increased making and selling chang’aa in the area.
Nyamira County Commissioner Isaiah Nakoru speaking on Wednesday when he led police officer to destroy illicit brews in the region said local chiefs in the region are sleeping on their job.
Nakoru said he is not ready to lose his job just because of the lazy local government officers who are interested in collecting bribes from illicit brew dealers.
“I am aware that some local chiefs have been collecting bribes from illicit brew dealers so that making and selling of chang’aa can go on.
"I will not tolerate such chiefs to continue representing the government in deep villages. Such administrators should be sacked and replaced immediately for failing the government efforts to end outlawed businesses,” he said.
He claimed that Nyumba Kumi officials are working tirelessly to end illegal businesses and crime in the region but when offenders are surrendered to chiefs, they are released unconditionally something that has hampered the work of Nyumba Kumi officers.
“I have received some complains from Nyumba Kumi officials who have complained that their work has been demeaned by chiefs.
"If the claims are true, let the chiefs resign before the law catches up with them because they will have a humiliating and embarrassing time,” he added.