The Assistant County Commissioner (ACC) for Kasipul Division, Gichuki Mbogo, has called on residents to work closely with government officials in efforts to eradicate social vices, particularly illicit brews, child neglect, and lawlessness.
Mbogo said the fight against illicit alcohol cannot be won by administrators alone, stressing the need for strong community participation.
“Illicit brew is a problem that administrators can end with community support. Chiefs and their assistants cannot be everywhere, but if we work as a team, we will be able to end the brews,” he said.
He urged all administrators at the location level to share their contact details with residents to enhance communication and enable swift reporting of criminal activities.
The ACC spoke during the installation of Kachien North Sub-Location Assistant Chief Fredrick Oluoch Onyango, where he emphasised the importance of collaboration between leaders and citizens in maintaining law and order.
On matters affecting children, Mbogo noted that schools are currently closed for the April holidays and called on parents, chiefs, and community members to ensure children remain safe during this period.
He warned against events such as Disco Matanga, saying they expose children to unsafe environments and should be closely monitored by local administrators.
The ACC, who represented Rachuonyo South Deputy County Commissioner Silvester Mwangulu, said the law must be followed in all cases involving child defilement and warned against settling such matters through informal or “kangaroo courts.”
“Children are the future of this nation and must be protected at all costs as stipulated by law. Any decision involving child matters must be made in the best interest of the child,” he said.
He emphasised that no child under the age of 18 can legally consent to sexual activity, warning that attempts to settle such cases privately amount to injustice.
“Let me assure you that nobody will defeat justice. Even if offenders are close family members, we will not accept kangaroo courts,” he added.
Mbogo further urged residents to support government efforts in combating crime and illegal activities, noting that effective governance requires cooperation between citizens and authorities.
He warned that failure to uphold the law could lead to disorder, stressing that a breakdown in the system would harm the entire community.
By Moseti Julius
