Kaloleni MP Paul Katana has warned police officers against harassing mnazi vendors and transporters.
Speaking on Monday during the groundbreaking ceremony for five classrooms, an administration block and a library at Kizurini Primary School, Katana said mnazi is a legal drink.
“There is a tendency by police officers of going to places where mnazi wine is collected for transportation to different areas of the country. These people are not drinking wine. They only want to make sure it reaches the destination on time so harassing someone who is only transporting it will not be tolerated,” he said.
Katana said some police officers have also developed a tendency of visiting women mnazi vendors in their homes even at a time they are not selling mnazi.
“Police officers should deal with people who drink wine before the allowed hours. I will not tolerate police officers who harass women‚” he said.
Some police officers have been accused of forcefully taking money from the women even if they are not selling the wine.
Kaloleni deputy county commissioner Mugo Gichiri said the matter will be investigated.
“I will make sure those allegations are investigated but I will not allow people to drink alcohol outside the stipulated hours.
"Bars should not be opened earlier than allowed. They should also have all prerequisite licences from the county government,” Gichiri said.
He further warned of strict measures against disco matanga, which he blamed for an increase in HIV infection in the area.
Edited by Kiilu Damaris
