Nairobi County Government under Johnson Sakaja will map out liquor businesses in Nairobi starting from Monday, August 21, to September 21.
According to a notice released by the County Government, the exercise will include liquor production, distribution and consumption businesses.
The businesses slated for inclusion in the new registration exercise include; retailers of alcoholic drinks, wholesalers, distributors, bars and restaurants, nightclubs and importers of alcoholic drinks.
Others are; manufacturers of liquor drinks, members' clubs and hotels that serve alcohol.
In the notice signed by Patrick Akivaga, Acting County Secretary and Head of County Public Service, the registration of these businesses aim to bolster revenue collection.
Akivaga further emphasised that the mapping process would ensure liquor sellers comply with set Public Health and Environmental law standards.
Lastly, the registration exercise will work towards eliminating illicit and counterfeit alcohol in the county.
“All business owners are urged to cooperate with the data collectors and report any concerns through the customer service numbers,” business owners were instructed.
The County Government is mandated to carry out this registration exercise under the provisions of the Nairobi City County Alcoholic Drinks Control and Licensing Act 2014.
The Act grants Sakaja’s administration power to regulate and control the sale, consumption, manufacture, distribution and advertisement of alcoholic drinks.
This exercise coincides with the Kenyan government's recent directive ordering the closure of all nightclubs and bars within 300 meters of residential areas and learning institutions in Nairobi.
On Thursday, August 17, Nairobi Regional Commissioner Katee Mwanza initiated the process of identifying establishments that were accused of violating the directive.
