MP Mukunji accuses Kindiki of 'protecting' powerful illicit brew manufacturers

Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji has accused Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki of protecting powerful second-generation alcohol manufacturers.

Speaking in Kiruari village, Embu North, Mukunji claimed that the war on illicit brews collapsed after the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, alleging that Kindiki’s office has become a safe haven for the brewers. 

“The fight against alcoholism and drugs died the day Rigathi Gachagua left office. The current Deputy President is not only silent, he’s part of the problem. Some of these brewers are his proxies,” Mukunji stated.

The legislator also alleged that under the 'Mama Boys' rehabilitation programme spearheaded by Pastor Dorcas Gachagua, more than 200 youths from Embu underwent rehabilitation. 

He claimed that the initiative was cancelled to pave the way for political patronage disguised as “empowerment.”

“The so-called empowerment programme today is a cash-handout scam. The Ksh.2,000 they are giving our youth is blood money, a bait to drag them deeper into alcoholism. I will not keep quiet as our children are destroyed,” he noted. 

“The people behind these deadly drinks are untouchable because they enjoy political protection. That’s why their businesses are mushrooming while our youth are dying."

The lawmaker warned that the resurgence of illicit brews has not only ruined families but also discouraged young people from registering as voters, eroding the moral and civic fabric of society.

Mukunji also lashed out at Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, accusing her of diverting county resources to fund political protests against opposition leaders instead of addressing real issues.

“It’s shameful that public money meant for health and development is being used to hire women to shout in the streets. The Governor should fix our health system so that addicts can get treatment, not run public relations stunts for the regime,” Mukunji remarked.

He vowed to continue exposing what he called 'a cartel of hypocrisy and corruption' behind the alcohol menace, insisting he would fight for Embu residents 'without fear or favour.'

“I will stand up for Embu people even if it means standing alone. Our youth deserve life, not death disguised as empowerment,” he concluded.