ILLICIT BREW STILL A THREAT IN KIRINYAGA.

ILLICIT BREW STILL A THREAT IN KIRINYAGA.

JANE MUGAMBI 21ST OCT 2011.

Residents of Kirinyaga West District have been urged to engage in viable incoming generating activities in the area to propel development in the area.



Kirinyaga West district commissioner Rhoda Onyancha noted that many people had ventured into initiatives like brewing of illicit beer as a means of earning a living something he noted had hindered economic development in most areas of the county.


“Instead of brewing beer people should resort into starting investing in milk and farming activities while taking advantage of the improved infrastructures in the area.’ she said

On her part Kirinyaga West DC Rhoda Onyancha decried the high rate of poverty and escalating social ills like suicide as a direct consequence of parent’s failure to take their rightful place in the family.



“We are the ones responsible for the ills affecting our children” she said.

“By denying our children quality education we are destroying them by driving them into anti-social behaviors like drugs and suicidal tendencies”



While noting that brewing and consumption of illicit liquors had gone down in the area Onyancha still warned bar owners flouting the Alcoholic Act would have their licences revoked.



She also called upon parents to be liberal enough on matters pertains to bequeathing property to their children especially land.



“You don’t have to issue a title deed to your son.” Said the DC.

“Allocate him a piece of land where he can work and eke a living as this will eliminate many problems affecting the family today.’’



Many were also advised to invest their money wisely especially with the coming payment of coffee and tea bonuses.



She decried the fact that many men are moving to Embu, Karatina and Kerugoya to spend their money in lavish lifestyles while leaving their families to suffer at home.

Touching on security the DC urged residents to volunteer any strangers in their areas to the relevant authorities for appropriate action to be taken.

Residents were also reminded to be fully conversant with the contents of the constitution as they prepare to go to elections come next year.



“We must understand the contents of the constitution to know our roles and required responsibilities of the leaders of the leaders to choose’’ she added.


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