No bars will operate beyond stipulated hours – Kindiki
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki now says that no bars or liquor-selling establishments will be allowed to operate beyond the set, operating hours.
Speaking on Wednesday, Kindiki said any contravention of these directives shall attract punishment.
The perpetrators, he said will be fined or imprisoned as stipulated by law.
"No bars or alcoholic outlets shall be allowed to operate beyond the stipulated operation hours as provided in section 34 of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act, failure to which the operator shall be fined or imprisoned as provided by law and all the drinks, and related accessories in the premises forfeited with accompanying license withdrawal," Kindiki said.
The law in Kenya stipulates that bars should operate from 5 pm to 11 pm during week...