Former Nacada boss John Mututho has issued a strong message to Kenyans following the recent incident where a young man died at a drinking competition in Turi, Molo.
Mututho says no Kenyan Should Ever Die for Entertainment adding that no Life Is a Spectacle and that No Cruelty Is a Sport.
In the statement dated August, 30, 2026, Mututho expressed his heavy heart not just as a presidential candidate, but as a Kenyan, as a father, and as the author of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act of 2010.
“I am deeply saddened and outraged by the tragic and senseless death of a young man at a drinking competition in Turi, Molo. A young man, Mr. Ndungu. full of life, full of promise, died within 30 minutes of consuming an excessive amount of alcohol—while a crowd cheered, a bar owner profited, sponsors looked on, and the county government that licensed that establishment did nothing to stop it. This was not an accident. This was not a competition. This was a crime,” he said.
In the statement, Mututho wants every person who participated in this tragedy—whether by organizing, sponsoring, cheering, licensing, or simply looking the other way to be held accountable under the law.
On matters criminal liability, the former Naivasha Lawmaker says the law is very clear that The Bar Owner Aiding and abetting suicide, reckless endangerment, manslaughter Penal Code – Section 225 (Aiding Suicide): “Any person who aids, abets, counsels or procures the suicide of another person commits a felony and is liable to imprisonment for life.”
Meanwhile, Penal Code – Section 226 (Manslaughter): “Any person who unlawfully kills another without malice aforethought commits manslaughter.” Penal Code – Section 202 (Reckless Endangerment): “Any person who unlawfully does any act which is likely to cause death or grievous bodily harm, knowing that such act is likely to cause death or grievous bodily harm, commits a felony.”
He notes that the Manufacturer of the Drink Supplying harmful substances, culpable homicide Penal Code – Section 203 (Culpable Homicide): “Any person who causes death by doing an act with the intention of causing death, or with the knowledge that he is likely by such act to cause death, commits culpable homicide.”
Food, Drugs and Chemical Substances Act – Section 12: “No person shall sell, offer for sale, or otherwise supply any food, drug, or chemical substance that is adulterated, contaminated, or otherwise unfit for human consumption.”
Mututho goes on to elaborate that the Sponsors Aiding and abetting, reckless endangerment, conspiracy Penal Code – Section 393 (Conspiracy): “Any person who conspires with another to commit a felony, or to do any act which is unlawful, commits a felony.”
Penal Code – Section 389 (Aiding and Abetting): “Any person who aids, abets, counsels, or procures the commission of an offence is guilty of that offence.”
The County Government is not spared too as Negligence in licensing and enforcement Alcoholic Drinks Control Act – Section 5 (Licensing): “No person shall sell or supply alcoholic drinks without a valid license.”
Alcoholic Drinks Control Act – Section 6 (Enforcement): “The county government shall ensure compliance with this Act and shall take appropriate action against any person who contravenes its provisions.” County Governments Act – Section 4 (Oversight): “The county government has a duty to promote public safety and ensure the well-being of its residents.”
The Cheering Crowd Incitement, aiding and abetting Penal Code – Section 96 (Incitement): “Any person who incites another to commit an offence is guilty of a misdemeanor.”
Penal Code – Section 389 (Aiding and Abetting): “Any person who aids, abets, counsels, or procures the commission of an offence is guilty of that offence.”
On matters Constitutional breaches, Mututho states that Constitutional Provision Breach
Article 26 – Right to Life Every person has the right to life. The organizers, sponsors, bar owner, and cheering crowd violated this right by creating conditions that led to the death of a young man. Article 28 – Human Dignity Every person has inherent dignity. The cheering crowd, sponsors, and organizers treated human life as a spectacle, stripping the deceased of his dignity.
Article 29 – Freedom and Security of the Person Every person has the right to freedom and security. The organizers coerced and incited the deceased to consume a lethal amount of alcohol.
Article 43(1)(a) – Right to Health Every person has the right to the highest attainable standard of health. The manufacturer and bar owner supplied harmful substances that caused death.
On matters CIVIL Liability, the Jomec Proprietor states that the family of the deceased can sue.
According to the law, The family of the deceased has a clear right to seek civil redress against all responsible parties:
Defendant Grounds for Civil Liability
Bar Owner Negligence, breach of statutory duty, wrongful death Manufacturer Supply of harmful substances, negligence, product liability Sponsors Negligence, aiding and abetting, incitement County Government Negligence in licensing and enforcement, breach of statutory duty Organizers Negligence, incitement, reckless endangerment
He cites the Possible Claims as follows:· .Wrongful Death – Compensatory and punitive damages
· Negligence – Breach of duty of care
· Breach of Statutory Duty – Violation of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act
· Human Rights Violations – Right to life and dignity under Articles 26 and 28
Mututho says the family must be supported in pursuing this litigation as the law is on their side.
“As the author of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act 2010, [ MUTUTHO LAWS]and as a leader who has dedicated his life to fighting substance abuse and protecting the dignity of Kenyans, I make this solemn commitment:
I will ensure that:
1. The bar owner, sponsors, organizers, and manufacturer are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
2. The family receives full legal support to pursue civil litigation.
3. The county government is held accountable for its negligence.
4. The law is strengthened to prevent such tragedies in the future.
5. The electoral manipulation of 2013 is fully investigated and perpetrators brought to justice.
He has called upon all civil society organizations—KHRC, ICJ Kenya, LAP, and others—to take up this case with urgency.
“The time for silence is over. The time for action is now. No Kenyan should ever die for entertainment. No life is a spectacle. No cruelty is a sport. No election should ever be stolen through lies and violence,” he stated.