By Antynet Ford
A toll-free number has been launched today by the government as a broader measure towards curbing illicit brew.
Any cases that work against the campaign will be reported through 1192.
The interior cabinet secretary has further called the communities to support the initiative.
“Community, and neighborhood committees and the public are invited and required to support this initiative.”
He stated that illicit brew has become a national security threat, and individual citizens must support the course is mandatory for the sake of the nation.
“The duty to protect our nationhood and constitutional order is a duty that binds every state organ, every arm of government, and also binds every individual.” He said.
Officers will be available at all times to receive complaints and concerns relating to the manufacture, trade, transportation, storage, and consumption of illegal alcohol, drugs, and other substances.
Kindiki stated that the government is deliberate on ending illicit brew and drugs in the country adding that this is a national security operation that falls entirely within the remits of the law enforcement machinery of the state and its multi-agency collaborators.
He asked political, regional, and business leaders to avoid any form of interference in whatever way.
The Interior CS also gave public officers two ultimatums on operating bars as he ordered the officers to immediately shut down such premises or resign from their positions.
This is in line with the Public Ethics Act.
“All public officers in the enforcement/compliance chain (KRA, KEBS, ACA, Public Health, Nacada, NGAO, NPS, etc) shall not own and operate a bar directly or via proxy.” Kindiki said.
“All public officers currently operating such premises are required to shut them down or resign from the service with immediate effect.” Kindiki added.