Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reiterated that the government will not relent in the ongoing nationwide fight against illicit liquor manufacturers.
Gachagua urged the multi-agency security team to tighten the war on drugs and substance abuse.
The Deputy President spoke on Saturday during a fundraiser at Abothuguchi Boys High School in Imenti Central Constituency, Meru County.
"The government will continue enforcing the stringent measures announced recently by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to ensure that illicit brews get off the market," the DP said.
He said those selling legitimate liquor will not be affected, emphasizing that the target is traders who have been selling poisonous alcohol.
"President, CS Kindiki and I have resolved that we can't allow the lives of our youths to be destroyed by illicit brews. We have deployed stringent measures to save the generation. Those selling legit alcoholic drinks will not be affected," Gachagua said.
Additionally, he said the government will continue implementing policy reforms to facilitate the sustainability of the agriculture sector.
Over ten Members of Parliament praised Gachagua for his leadership in agricultural reforms, the fight against illegal brews and addressing complaints by small-holder farmers and traders.
On coffee sub-sector reforms, Gachagua said the government has defeated cartels and brokers who were profiteering from the farmers' sweat.
He said the reforms were yielding returns, enumerating several measures taken by the Kenya Kwanza administration to transform the agricultural sector and cushion farmers from losses.
"Since the reforms started, farmers' income from the crop had increased," Gachagua said.
The Deputy President told the locals that the Mariene-Githongo market road will be constructed and that a sum of Sh77 million has been set aside for a rural electrification project in the Imenti Central constituency.
The DP was accompanied by Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu and other area MPs.
CS Machogu said the new funding model rolled out recently is ensuring that students from poor backgrounds have access to government funding for their university education.
