Tuwani
ward representative Francis Were of ODM has prepared a motion to present in the
county assembly to allow residents brew busaa.
Speaking
at Mitume Centre when he issued Sh2.6 million to various self-help groups, Were
said the bill seeks to reduce harassment and arrests of residents by police
officers. He said the bill also intends to discourage residents from drinking
other brews that are killing people instead to use traditional busaa which has
no effect.
Were
said if the bill passes, they will consider the age, time of enjoying the drink
and a specific place designated for the brew to be consumed. He said only
those above 18 years will be allowed to use the brews and the owners will require
a licence to operate the business. If this motion passes, he said, it will be
different from our neighbouring country Uganda where people drink from morning
to evening without considering the age. Were said the law will be very strict
to time, age, specific places and the operation permit.
On
the national issue of funding counties, Were asked the national government to
increase the allocation from 15pc to 40pc. He said the funds allocated to counties
are not enough and if the government will not respond, he will mobilise other
MCAs to volunteer and collect a million signatures to push the government
to increase the funds. Were was accompanied by the county minister for sports
Eunice Ndiwa among other leaders.
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