Governor Nassir Abdulswamad has reiterated his tough stance against muguka and drug abuse.
The Mombasa Governor insisted that his administration would continue to wage war against muguka.
This is even as President William Ruto convened a leaders meeting this coming week to find a way forward amidst the socio-economic impasse.
“We will not be enslaved to serve the interests of others as our own suffer. If this decision signals my political obituary then so be it; I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees,” stated Nassir.
In an executive order dated May 22, Governor Nasssir said no motor vehicles carrying the products would be allowed entry into the county.
He stated that he was warned about his stance, maintaining that he will not loosen it.
He spoke during the Madaraka Day celebrations at the Mama Ngina Waterfront.
The event was also attended by Mombasa Senator Mwinyihaji Faki, Mishi Mboko (Likoni), Bady Twalib (Jomvu), Mohamed Machele (Mvita) and Hon. Rashid Bedzimba (Kisauni) as well as a host of Members of the County Assembly of Mombasa.
Speaking on Spice FM on Wednesday, Nassir hinted that the proposed decisions would be tough on the high and the mighty, but insisted he would not climb down or be intimidated.
“I am not going to state what I will do but this is not the end of bringing sanity and order. I will be touching on other people’s nerves as well," the governor said.
“I will be touching on other people’s businesses, big ones. The next thing that I will do is to pick those people to go to join or the rehabs."
The governor said he is determined to completely end the sale of Muguka in his county, saying it has caused untold suffering to the consumers and their families.
“I don’t want to divulge too much but this is going to be the year of sanity," he said.
On Saturday, he promised to cater for rehabilitation expenses for those who are willing.