Kirinyaga County Commissioner Shufaa Omar Mwijuma has ordered the immediate closure of two strip clubs in Kerugoya and Kutus towns. The decision was made citing rising concerns over societal moral decay in the county. According to Commissioner Mwijuma, the two entertainment joints, Check Point and Cash Cash, had quietly transformed into strip clubs, allowing women to perform nude dances. Local security teams have been directed to enforce the shutdown.
Commissioner Mwijuma announced plans to clamp down on strip clubs operating in Kutus and Kagio towns, vowing to shut them down entirely. She expressed sadness over the growing trend, stating that it is unfortunate that some people wait for darkness to set in to start dancing naked. Commissioner Mwijuma emphasized that as long as she remains county commissioner, licences for such bars will not be granted. She suggested that there are many different ways of earning money without resorting to nude dancing.
The Commissioner made her remarks during a stakeholders' meeting attended by chiefs and assistant chiefs from Gichugu. The meeting was convened to discuss ways of tackling illicit and counterfeit alcohol within Kirinyaga County. The gathering also touched on the broader question of how alcohol outlets are licensed and monitored across the region. Commissioner Mwijuma stated firmly that the activity of nude dancing will not be allowed in the county.
Amos Warui, Deputy Director in charge of compliance at the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), also spoke at the meeting. He called for residents to be given a voice in future licensing decisions, arguing that involving the community will enable locals to provide input on how many alcohol outlets they should allow to operate within their neighbourhoods. Warui noted that bar and restaurant licensing remains a persistent challenge in Kirinyaga.
Warui pointed out that alcohol outlets are currently only permitted to operate between 11am and 11pm. He emphasized the need to save people affected by illicit brew and expressed confidence that with a collaborative approach, they will succeed in the fight against it. The initiative is set to start in Kirinyaga County and spread across the country.
Commissioner Mwijuma's directive has been welcomed by residents who have been concerned about the growing trend of strip clubs in the county. The county government has assured residents that it will work to ensure that such establishments are shut down and that the licensing process for alcohol outlets is strengthened. The move is seen as a step towards addressing moral decay and promoting a safer environment.
The shutdown of the two strip clubs is a significant step towards enforcing the county's laws and regulations. The county government has urged residents to report any establishments that violate the laws, and to work with them in promoting a safer and more moral community. The initiative is expected to have a positive impact on the county and set a precedent for other counties to follow.
Key points
- Kirinyaga County Commissioner Shufaa Omar Mwijuma orders shutdown of two strip clubs citing moral decay concerns.
- The county government plans to clamp down on strip clubs operating in Kutus and Kagio towns.
- Residents will be involved in future licensing decisions for alcohol outlets to ensure a safer environment.
