Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Sunday, March 24, visited a Murang'a widow whose seven sons were killed by illicit brews.
The Deputy President comforted Mama Grace Wahu, 85, at Kongo-ini village, Kiharu Constituency, in the company of a host of leaders led by Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata and national government administration officials.
Describing her situation as a tragedy, anguish, and hurting, Gachagua assured Kenyans that the illicit and illegal second generation brews would be eradicated within six months to save the young generation from destruction.
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"Mama Wahu is a mother of 11, but she has lost her seven sons to illicit brews. She tried to talk to them but they could not listen.
"They sold their inherited land, used the proceeds to drink alcohol and they are now buried in her land. They were well educated. This is the sad story everywhere in Mt Kenya region, every family is affected by alcoholism," said Gachagua.
He affirmed that the government would not abandon the ongoing nationwide fight against illegal liquor and narcotics.
Mama Wahu's home compound is marked with graves.
Resulting from of the tragic experience, the elderly woman started suffering from depression and developed diabetic-related conditions. Now she lives under the care of her daughter Margaret Wairimu and the support of well-wishers from the neighborhood.
The Deputy President offered to employ Ms Wairimu to cushion her financially as she takes care of the elderly woman.
