Rampant Illicit Brew Trading Hits Meru, Says Official
Further noted increasing dens of local brew dens in Tigania where people now resolve selling local brews in bars.
By Dennis Dibondo
Meru County Alcoholic Drinks Control Board CEO Mbaabu Muguna has raised concern over upsurge cases of illicit brews in the region.
Mbaabu, however, said they're working with multi-agency team like KRA, KEBS, NACADA, police, DCI and national government officers to fight lethal counterfeit alcoholic drinks.
“The nationwide crackdown by the ministry of interior was done early this year to contain illicit brew, but when it stopped, the menace is back,” Muguna said.
Muguna further noted increasing dens of local brew dens in Tigania where people now resolve selling local brews in bars.
“Headache of illicit brews have seen increased crime rates, several people have so far been arrested and arraigned in court,” Muguna said.
He said they will not hesitate to deal with unscrupulous traders who use bars as conduits of selling illicit brews.
Mbaabu, formerly Meru municipality manager, said they have closed 240 bars from January to date.
“We have closed at least 7 bars from different parts of Meru County last September,” Muguna said.
He further revealed some bars were operating without licenses, especially in Nyambene, while others sold expired alcohol.
He said they have constructed 100 bed capacity rehabilitation centre in Kiirua which is at 95 percent complete, and it will be operation early next year.
"In Meru, we have six rehabilitation centres to help deal with alcoholic addicts," he said.
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