This archive report was first published on 6 July 2019.
On July 6, 2019, Molo MP Kimani Kuria made headlines after attending an anti-illicit brew meeting in a state of intoxication. The incident occurred in Elburgon, where Kuria was scheduled to address a public meeting on the menace of illicit brews.
According to eyewitnesses, Kuria had to be practically hoisted over the fence and supported to his seat before he was eventually ushered away from the venue. The meeting, chaired by Molo Deputy County Commissioner Wanyonyi, ended in disarray as angry residents threatened to rough him up.
Speaking at Chesingele in his constituency, Kuria apologized for his actions, stating, “I am sorry for what happened and I want to tell my people that it will never happen again.” He also urged his constituents to join him in the anti-liquor war, emphasizing that the war on illicit brew needs serious commitment.
Despite the incident, Kuria pledged to continue serving his constituents by initiating development projects. The youthful MP has found himself in trouble on Thursday contrary to his usual receptions.
