Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has now opened up on being threatened politically due to his sustained fight against illicit brew in the Mt Kenya region.
Speaking on Tuesday, January 23, Gachagua noted that influential leaders were scheming to end his political career due to his relentless fight against illicit brew.
He however made it clear that he would not succumb to their threats.
Gachagua argued that he would rather go home than lead a nation sinking into alcoholism.
“Many people are trying to sell me fear that these people who drink and the ones who sell are very active politically and that my political life can come to an end,” he stated.
“I know you are being threatened the same way. What we are saying is, if by enacting laws to protect the next generation from extinction would bring our political career to an end so be it,” Gachagua insisted.
He added, “I don’t think there is any need for any leader to lead a drunken population. I don’t think there is any pride for me to be Deputy President and everywhere I go people are staggering and sleeping in ditches.”
The former Mathira MP vowed to execute the role as assigned to him by President William Ruto despite threats and pressure from some stakeholders.
He further vowed to support Nyandarua County following the enactment of the County Alcoholic Drinks Act, 2023 in effort to rid the county, the region and the country of the poisonous drinks.
“The leaders have displayed an immense interest and determination in true service to the people by enacting a people-centred law against the manufacture, distribution, and sale of illicit brews,” Gachagua stated.
“The new law is an outcome of the collective effort between the national and county leadership. We look forward to intensifying these efforts for the enactment of similar laws in the region and across the country.”
