Bar owners from Hongwe and Mkunumbi wards have committed to comply with the County Liquor Licensing and Regulations Act 2020, noting that compliance would enable them operate without being harassed by authorities.

The bar owners were speaking during a sensitization campaign that was organised by the Alcoholic Drinks Regulations committee at Hongwe.

The sensitization campaign was spearheaded by Liquor Director Mr. Khamis Kaviha who assured bar owners that the licensing process will be fair and transparent. He further noted that before licenses are issued the liquor committee will publish the list of all prospective applicants for residents to approve or disapprove an applicant who they feel their liquor outlet should not be licensed.

The bar owners were also grateful to Governor Issa Timamy for having unitiated the licensing process denoting that it would greatly contribute towards regulation of sale of alcohol.

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Lamu County Government Communications Office at communication@lamu.go.ke