Parents in Lugari Sub County have been urged not to spend heavily on cultural activities at the expense of education.
Gicharu’s worries were triggered by reports that some parents had deliberately channeled their resources to other non-productive areas while their children remained at home due to unpaid school fees arrears.
“We have no future if we spend our entire resources on traditional circumcision ceremonies and fail to pay school fees next year,” warned Gicharu.
He maintained that the future of Lugari communities will be in deep crisis if parents deliberately fail to put their children in school and yet they have resources.
The DCC regretted that the high school dropout rate experienced in Lugari Sub-County is a red indicator that the area is headed to unprecedented social crisis.
“I won’t fear to inform you that increased criminal activities in our community have been aggravated by our children who drop out of school,” added Gicharu.
Meanwhile, Gicharu asked many churches spread in Lugari Sub-County to help in fighting consumption of illicit brew in the area.
He challenged religious leaders to educate their followers on risks associated with continued consumption of outlawed local liquor.
“I am impressed that there are so many churches here in Lugari who should
help us bring down consumption of illicit brew,” the DCC revealed.
Gicharu noted that consumption of illicit brew is associated with ‘disco matanga’ which has been banned.
The DCC warned that music systems used to enhance ‘disco matanga’ and consumption of local brew will be confiscated.
“Licensed bar owners are making losses due to high availability of outlawed local brew, hence inadequate revenue collection,” said Gicharu.
The DCC however assured residents maximum security during this festive season.
“We have a plan to ensure you have a safe Christmas and share what you have with those who are poor,” emphasized Gicharu.
Parents in Lugari Sub County have been urged not to spend heavily on cultural activities at the expense of education.
Gicharu’s worries were triggered by reports that some parents had deliberately channeled their resources to other non-productive areas while their children remained at home due to unpaid school fees arrears.
“We have no future if we spend our entire resources on traditional circumcision ceremonies and fail to pay school fees next year,” warned Gicharu.
He maintained that the future of Lugari communities will be in deep crisis if parents deliberately fail to put their children in school and yet they have resources.
The DCC regretted that the high school dropout rate experienced in Lugari Sub-County is a red indicator that the area is headed to unprecedented social crisis.
“I won’t fear to inform you that increased criminal activities in our community have been aggravated by our children who drop out of school,” added Gicharu.
Meanwhile, Gicharu asked many churches spread in Lugari Sub-County to help in fighting consumption of illicit brew in the area.
He challenged religious leaders to educate their followers on risks associated with continued consumption of outlawed local liquor.
“I am impressed that there are so many churches here in Lugari who should
help us bring down consumption of illicit brew,” the DCC revealed.
Gicharu noted that consumption of illicit brew is associated with ‘disco matanga’ which has been banned.
The DCC warned that music systems used to enhance ‘disco matanga’ and consumption of local brew will be confiscated.
“Licensed bar owners are making losses due to high availability of outlawed local brew, hence inadequate revenue collection,” said Gicharu.
The DCC however assured residents maximum security during this festive season.
“We have a plan to ensure you have a safe Christmas and share what you have with those who are poor,” emphasized Gicharu.