Illicit brew dealers in Sasimua village in Kuresoi North have been cautioned against their continued involvement in the bootleg business that is wrecking the lives of many Kenyans especially the youth.

The call was made by the area Chief, Joseph Ruto a day after an irate public torched seven houses belonging to illicit brew traders following the death of a man in an incident connected with consuming chang'aa.

Ruto observed that the brew trade has contributed to the decay of morals in society, crippled the economy, broken family units and been a catalyst to other societal ills adding they will not relent in the war until the traders adhere to the law. "Let us ensure that we do not tolerate this menace that is costing the lives of our loved ones, but such traders ought to face the law by ensuring that we work closely with security officers through volunteering to give information.

This will promote sanity in our locality," Ruto said.