MPs allege move to license bars

Thika MP Alice Ng'ang'a addressing bar owners who had attended a meeting convened by he county government in Thika.She is flanked by Kabete MP Ferdinand Waititu(extreme right)Francis Waititu(second right)Jude Njomo(third right) and Moses Kuria(left).The MPs vowed not to allow licensing of new bars and wine and spirits Kiosks. PHOTO BY KAMAU MAICHUHIE.

A row pitting the county government and MPs over a move to license bars and wines and spirits kiosks afresh is simmering.

The MPs are accusing the county government of holding meetings with bar owners with the aim of agreeing where the alcohol outlets should be situated.