The leaders called for concerted efforts to eliminate illegal drinking dens and drug networks.
Church leaders in Kirinyaga County have condemned the sale and consumption of illicit alcohol and drugs, warning that the vice is destroying families, pushing children out of school and exposing young people to crime.
Speaking at Ngurubani during a meeting organised by the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK), Kirinyaga Chapter, the leaders called for concerted efforts by the national and county governments, churches and communities to eliminate illegal drinking dens and drug networks.
The meeting was led by Bishop Jane Muchiri, alongside Kamau Muchira, Chairman of the County Counselling and Psychological Association, and Reverend Dedan Gathara of Grace Gospel Church.
Bishop Muchiri said the church would support individuals and institutions committed to fighting drug abuse and illicit alcohol in the county, emphasising that the challenge required courage, commitment and cooperation.
"We recognise that confronting this challenge requires courage, commitment and cooperation among government agencies, churches, community leaders and residents," she said.
Muchira declared that the church would stand with those leading the fight against the vice, including supporting the closure of illegal bars and the destruction of illicit brews. He added that church leaders would be willing to testify in court where necessary.
