Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has criticised the government following the death of 20 people in Kirinyaga after consuming illicit brew.
According to Wamuchomba, the deaths were avoidable and this was indicative of the confusion within the government.
"This is a reflection of confusion in government which accuses cartels for every flaw," she stated.
The victims of the poisonous brew were laid to rest Saturday at Mwea East in Kirinyaga.
"I can't hold back my tears as I watch seven people being buried in one day," Wamuchomba said.
Her statement came amidst an order by Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru that all bars in the county be closed immediately.
Expressing deep concern over the fraudulent system of license issuance to bar owners, Waiguru announced the suspension of operations for these establishments and initiated a comprehensive process to verify and vary their operational permits.
"We have reached our end. I want you to allow me and give me protection. Today I want to announce that all bars in the county have been closed, and a new process of verifying the licenses has begun. The county government has withdrawn all the licenses with immediate effect," stated the governor.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who also attended the burial, assured Waiguru of the government's full support.
He said the national government would protect her to ensure she succeeds.
"I want to announce here that you will get the support of the national government and the county security team," he said.
He also appealed to the Judiciary to join the efforts by denying any relief measure to anyone who might rush to court to obtain orders once the licence verification process begins.
On Friday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki vowed to put an end to illicit brew deaths.
The CS said illicit brew deaths should and will not happen again in Kirinyaga or any other part of the country.
"This should not happen again in Kirinyaga and any other part of Kenya. We can't have a mass burial again to bury our loved ones," Kindiki said.
