Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has ordered national administration officers in Mount Kenya to deal firmly with illegal groups and re-emerging criminal sects threatening peace in the region.
The DP said that such groups will not be tolerated in the region at any point in time.
Gachagua was speaking on Wednesday, December 6 during the burial of Mama Mercy Wairimu Kinyua, the mother of Peter Weru, former Mathira Member of Parliament and the current Chairman of the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO).
“This is a country of rule of law. We will not allow criminal gangs to click back and destabilize this region.
I have issued the County Commanders with clear instructions to protect people’s businesses and ensure that no business is de-stabilized by those criminals,” Gachagua said.
Government Will Protect Mt Kenya Residents
Further, the second in command added that the President William Ruto-led administration would protect businesses and lives of Kenyans from criminal sects.
“Why should a supermarket owner hire people to protect their business when we have a whole administration in place? Why should the youth organize themselves and start collecting money from matatu operators?” the DP posed.
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Additionally, Gachagua asked Central Kenya residents not to be scared, assuring them that the government is in control and will effectively deal with the illegal groups.
The DPs assurance came after MPs from Nyeri region raised alarm over the resurgence of an illegal group, a move they said is instilling fear among women.
Notably, DP Gachagua also criticized leaders associated with the sect urging them to keep off the illegal group.
“You cannot be associated with a criminal gang with a record of killings, female circumcision, and defilement of young children. That cannot be allowed,” he added.
Gachagua On Illicit Brew
However, on a positive note, DP Gachagua commended the local administration for containing the sale and distribution of illicit brew in their respective jurisdictions, furthering the fight against drug abuse.
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He said that the war is on course and no stone will be left unturned until the menace is wiped out.
“I am happy that so far we have contained illicit brew to at least 70%. I commend the good work the chiefs and the county commissioners are doing in this fight.” he said.
The DP also said that the government has released Ksh 500M to stabilize the prices of milk during the rainy season to ensure that the farmers do not incur losses because of milk glut.
Likewise, Gachagua noted that the reforms in the tea and coffee subsectors are also on course, promising the residents that soon they will reap big from the reforms.
Nonetheless, while condoling with the bereaved family, DP Gachagua described Mama Kinyua as a pillar of hope, resilience, and a staunch Christian who brought up her children in a strong Christian foundation.