| Published Mon, February 5th 2018 at 16:28, Updated February 5th 2018 at 16:40 GMT +3NAIROBI, KENYA: Murang’a governor Mwangi wa Iria has imposed a rehabilitation levy that will be charged in all liquor beverages to support treatment of addicts. Iria said the levy will be charged on distributors, wholesalers and bar operators following increased access to alcoholic beverages thus high number of addicts in need of rehabilitation and support. The proposed levy will be used towards treatment and rehabilitation of the victims who will be taken to Kabirwa rehabilitation centre. Iria castigated the local administration he blamed over the resurfacing of illicit brews and bhang smoking due to lack of coordinated raids. But County Commissioner John Elungata said provincial administration has been dealing with illicit brews through support from the public.

Source: Standard Digital February 05, 2018 13:30 UTC