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    "content": "(Mr. Ojode): Mr. Speaker Sir, on Wednesday 14th April, 2010, hon. Mbugua rose on a point of order seeking a Ministerial Statement on measures taken by the Government to arrest dealers of illicit brews. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, my Ministry has embarked on a crackdown of illicit brews to ensure that brewing and consumption of the same has been reduced completely. So far, we have been able to arrest 1,002 persons and netted 3,326 litres of chang’aa, 44,460 litres of Kangara, 140 litres of muratina, and 490 rolls of cannabis sativa. A total of 31 bars operating in contravention of liquor licensing Act have been closed down. The suspects have been arraigned in the Principal Magistrates court and charged with either possession or consumption of the brew. Some were handed prison sentences ranging from six months to two years while others denied the charge and were released on Kshs200,000 bond each. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, my Ministry further has identified alcohol and drug abuse, including illicit brews as one of the thematic areas under the study wave of the 100 days of Rapid Results Initiative Programme that we officially launched on 12th April, 2010. The Provincial Commissioners (PCs) and District Commissioners (DCs) have been instructed to ensure that these brews are eradicated within the next 100 days. This is a commitment my Ministry has undertaken, to ensure Kenyans will remain healthy and productive, for the good of our country and the economy. Whereas there have been general allegations that the brewing of illicit brews is as a result of inaction by the security organs, it is imperative to note that Provincial Administration officers, and police officers have been on the forefront in the fight against illicit brews. Indeed, operations have continued to be carried out countrywide where the brewing apparatus have been destroyed. The brews found and those involved in the trade have been arraigned in courts. However, the Rapid Results Initiative is a strategy to up the fight on illicit brews which will hopefully eradicate this vice. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, we will engage community policing committee members in the entire country to be more pro-active in this endeavour and assist in this fight. I wish to inform the House that all the Provincial Commissioners and District Commissioners have signed performance contracts in which eradication of illicit brew is a key component. This is cascaded down to assistant chiefs. I wish, therefore, to assure the House that the administrative officers who will not meet their targets in accordance with their performance contracts will be held accountable and disciplinary action will be taken against them."
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