President Ruto: We must tackle alcohol abuse in Central Kenya

President William Ruto has called on the provincial administration in the Central Kenya region to work out a plan to end alcohol abuse in the region.

The Head of State said the substance abuse amongst the youth is worrying and asked the county government’s to join the national government in the fight.

During the ground breaking ceremony for 1,050 housing units in the Affordable Housing Plan in Kiambu County on Thursday, the President expressed his concerns over the rising cases of alcohol abuse amongst the youth.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua stated: “Hapa county zetu tano rais tuko na shida ya pombe haramu na dawa za kulevya inaharibu watoto wetu.”

The high rate of drug abuse menace in the Central Kenya region has been blamed on unregulated alcohol selling joints.

DP Gachagua added: “Magavana wa eneo hili pia nyinyi mmetukosea, you have licensed every shop as bar and restaurant. We want our Governors to sit down and agree that you can not license every outlet to sell for 24 hours.”

President Ruto directed the provincial administration to work with county governments and end the problem.

“Mmesikia mambo Riggy G amesema kuhusu watoto wetu, nataka maafisa wa usalama kushirikiana na county gpvernments kuona jinsi mtamaliza hiyo shida,” said the President.

The Head of State said the government is committed to achieving a total of 50,000 housing units in Kiambu County alone.

“Hapa tayari ni nyumba 1,050, tunataka kujenga nyumba 49,000 zingine hapa Kiambu…we want to bring dignity to our people,” he said, adding that the project will be completed in 24 months.