Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen Monday faulted the licensing of bars and wine, and spirits outlets by the county government within residential areas, schools, colleges operating 24/7.
He promised to engage the Council of Governors to address the matter.
He said some of the bars have become dens of drug trafficking and consumption and noisy for residents.
“Kiambu is a top county for edible cannabis sativa sold in bread and mandazi, called Kangumu, targeting youth ( universities are most affected).
I have directed the sub-county security committees to invite student leaders, business people, religious among other leaders to be part of the team to help reinforce,” said the CS.
He revealed government is set to undertake a major countrywide crackdown on second-generation alcohol businesses, targeting licensed manufacturers, retailers and consumers.
Murkomen while addressing journalists in Kiambu at the County Commissioner’s office after a security meeting, put on notice rogue business persons engaged in the illicit trade, announcing a 100-day Rapid Result Initiative (RRI) to rid the country of the menace.
He noted that the manufacture, sale and consumption of illicit alcohol and narcotics remain a major national security threat and directed sub-county security teams to engage local stakeholders to curb the prevalence.
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