Riftvalley Regional Commissioner George Natembeya has announced the interdiction of 9 administrators following a killer illicit brew in Kabatini,Nakuru North that claimed 10 lives.
The nine include Bahati North Deputy County Commissioner Geofrey Mayama,Assistant County Commissioner Kiamaina Mr.Isaac Ooko,area Sub county Police Commander Bernanard Wamugunda,Kiuguini OCS Solomon Wamae, Nakuru North Sub county CIPU Robert Koima.
Others are Kabatini Chief John Thuo,his Thayu counterpart Paul Gikungu, Assistant Chiefs John Mbugua(Kabatini),and Paul Gathathai(Thayu).
Addressing the media in Nakuru on Monday morning, Natembeya stated that the 9 administrators have 21 days to show cause why they should not be dismissed.
He added that new officers will be deployed in the area soon,but on acting capacity as the due procedure is followed.
“The 9 officers have 21 days to show cause why they should not be dismissed. As A government we do not tolerate officers who sleep on their job while Kenyans are suffering” said Natembeya.
Natembeya also used the moment to sound a stern warning to police officers in the area who have been receiving bribes to allow illicit brew businesses.
According to him, any officer who is found culpable will be dealt with, adding that there will be no transfers but full dismissal to avert such problems being transferred to other areas.
“We will not transfer problems from one area to another,we shall interdict” he said.
The RC who was accompanied by a top security team led by Regional Police Commander Fredrick Ochieng’ and Nakuru County Commissioner Erastus also put on notice County Security teams in Rift Valley Region.
While pointing out Nakuru,Bomet, Kericho,Nandi,Kajiado,Samburu,Trans Nzoia,Elgeyo Marakwet counties as the most notorious in illicit brew businesses, Natembeya tasked the officers to ensure no illicit brew in their areas of jurisdiction.
“No county commissioners will sit in office as people die of illicit brew.Those trading in illicit brew be warned” said.
The Regional Commissioner stated that already a Multi-agency team is in place to mount road blocks to avert methanol entry.