Dorcas Gachagua calls for zero tolerance to illicit brews – Kenya News Agency

Mrs. Dorcas Rigathi, (spouse to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua) has reiterated the federal government’s zero tolerance to illicit brewing and sale of second-generation brews.

Mrs. Rigathi who was addressing widows in Loitoktok city known as upon different key gamers to return on board for advocacy on zero tolerance to illicit brews which she mentioned has brought about poverty amongst many individuals, particularly youths who would in any other case be concerned in worthwhile financial actions.

She expressed her concern that over 1 million youths are at the moment abusing medication including that these embrace youngsters of widows.

On challenges affecting widows, she cited spouse inheritance and ostracism in some communities, after shedding husbands as among the painful experiences some widows bear, which all related authorities ought to tackle.

She known as upon the Senate and Nationwide Meeting to quick monitor a invoice addressing the plight of widows who lose their inheritance by in-laws, to make sure their properties are protected.

Terming this as discrimination towards ladies and gender based mostly violence, Mrs. Rigathi known as upon institution of a desk at police stations for redress of the plight of widows.

Kajiado County Commissioner Felix Watakila who was additionally current warned chiefs and their assistants towards entertaining these discriminating widows by taking and promoting their rightful inheritance.

Watakila mentioned the Nationwide Authorities Administration Officers (NGAO) are tasked to defend and defend the rights and curiosity of widows of their areas of jurisdiction.

The occasion was organized and hosted by the Osiligi ladies group comprising six sub teams of widows drawn throughout the Loitoktok Sub County.

Within the occasion Mrs. Rigathi, who can be a pastor, gave Sh. 600, 000 to the group to assist their actions.

Others who graced the occasion included Edna Lenku, partner to Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku, Kajiado South Constituency Member of Parliament, Parashina Sakimba amongst different county leaders.

By Kimani Tirus

Supply: kenyanews

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