Closure of bars spells doom for Murang'a economy

One of the popular bars in Kiarutara market which was closed four months ago. [Photo: Boniface Gikandi/Standard]

Solomon Kamau wa Njambi is a tea farmer in Kiarutara market and over the years has enjoyed his annual tea bonus locally. But this year he was forced to relocate to the neighbouring Mataara market in Kiambu County.

Like many of his colleagues, Kamau is forced to spend his annual bonus payment several ridges away from home after the Murang'a County government ordered the closure of the seven liqour outlets in Kiarutara four months ago.