During his address at Chuka's Kirubia Stadium in Tharaka Nithi County on June 12, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua expressed his appeal to Martha Karua, urging her not to take Wajakoyah to the Mt. Kenya region.
Gachagua also conveyed his disappointment regarding an incident involving Jeremiah Kioni, where he placed a Sufuria (cooking pot) on his head. The DP drew a connection between this act and Kioni's association with Wajakoyah, who is known for supporting the legalization of cannabis (bhang).
The DP expressed his disapproval, stating that it is an insult for someone to visit a region that struggles with drug abuse, particularly cannabis, while simultaneously advocating for its legalization.
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"Azimio leaders know we have a problem with bhang while the guest of honor in their meetings is Wajackoyah. What are we telling our children? This is a man who went on national television and said that bhang should not only be smoked, but also grown," he said.
In the Rift Valley, the government has continued to take a harsh position against the use of illegal substances and alcoholic beverages.
As part of a multi-agency engagement conference of the Upper Eastern Region on the fight against illegal brew, Gachagua met with police officers and other stakeholders on Monday.
"We will work on a joint strategy together to end illicit brew and substance abuse in Tharaka Nithi, Meru, Marsabit, Embu, and Isiolo Counties," he said.
