Murang’a Deputy County Secretary Bernard Wanyoike with other security officials during the interview
By Kenya News Agency
Various Sub-County security committees in Murang’a County have recommended only 1,715 bars to be licensed from the beginning of this financial year.
After inspections, 840 outlets were ordered to cease operations due to irregularities.
Some bars were found to be hideouts for criminals and drug trafficking, while others were found to be flouting regulations and selling counterfeit brews.
“Last year, more than 2,000 bar owners operated through a court order as they avoided the inspection and vetting process,” noted Murang’a Deputy County Secretary Bernard Wanyoike, saying this time the inspection was intense as the county is committed to crackdown on the selling of illicit brews and crimes related to alcoholism.
All approved bars and restaurants were expected to have paid for their licenses via the county government portal before the closure of last year.
The committees settled on licensing 13 nightclubs and 217 restaurants across the county.
Operators whose applications were rejected were advised to lodge an appeal within seven days upon payment of a Sh5,000 appellate fee.
Governor Kang’ata praised the liquor committees for conducting the inspection with diligence and promised fair hearings for those whose applications were rejected.
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