Deputy President William Ruto. Photo/Star.
Deputy President William Ruto has dismissed plans by the Opposition to legalise chang'aa and busaa if the coalition wins the August 8 polls.
Raila said the NASA administration will legalise traditional brews to allow people "enjoy their favourite drink".
"Our police officers spend a lot of time chasing and arresting people consuming chang'aa instead of going for the big fish who steal from the public coffers," Raila said on Friday.
DP Ruto has rubbished Raila's sentiments saying such a move would undermine the war against alcoholism and drug abuse.
Ruto said drug abuse and alcoholism has ruined the lives of many young people in the country.
He said the situation will be worse if illicit brews are legalised.
“We already have a serious problem with alcoholism and drug abuse. It will be a step in the wrong direction to legalize changaa and busaa", Ruto said as Star reports.
“Let’s join forces in dealing with this menace. Pray for the Opposition which intends to legalize illicit brew to have a change of heart over this matter,” he added.
Ruto urged youths to shun drug abuse and venture into activities that will eneable them live a good life.
He was speaking during a church service at Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) Ol Kalau in Nyandarua County on Sunday.