PS Omollo Dismisses Gachagua’s Remarks Accusing Govt of Distributing Illict Alcohol to Mt Kenya Residents

The Ministry of Interior has slammed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his controversial remarks accusing the government of deliberately targeting the Mt Kenya region residents with illicit alcohol distribution.

While dismissing the allegations made by Gachagua, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo on Monday, December 23, termed the former DP’s remarks as inflammatory and politically motivated.

According to the PS, the government does not produce, distribute or retail any alcoholic drinks and the problem of substance misuse affects people from all walks of life, including parents and children.

“We take great exception that such grave national matters can be trivialized by one individual, on a church podium nonetheless, without empathy for the families that may be struggling with this crisis,” PS Omollo said.

Omollo added, “It is therefore in bad faith and disingenuous of Gachagua to turn around, after serving this country at the highest office, and lay such ludicrous claims on such a sensitive matter.”

The PS further called on the former DP to file an official complaint and present the evidence he may hold to investigative or enforcement officers.

Addressing the press, Omollo urged Kenyans particularly parents to protect their children from harmful substances, especially during this festive season.

Omollo’s clarification comes hours after the former DP took a swipe at President William Ruto’s administration for allegedly facilitating the distribution of illicit alcohol in the Mt Kenya region.

Speaking at a church service in Naivasha, on Sunday, December 22, Gachagua accused the government of allegedly watering down his previous efforts in fighting against drug and substance abuse by allowing its sale, particularly in Mt Kenya.

According to Gachagua, the Head of State allegedly instructed PS Raymond Omollo to order the reopening of all alcohol stores including companies that manufacture the drinks.

“The Interior Security PS was instructed by the President to reopen all those alcohol factories, and they were urged to sell the alcohol exclusively in Mount Kenya. It is not sold in Rift Valley or anywhere else. Yesterday, three people died in Bahati,” Gachagua claimed.

“Since they forced me out of office, the President has ordered all the illicit alcohol that kills people to be brought here to destroy our young people.”