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Interior CS Fred Matiang’i speaks during the official opening of the Water Companies Sports Organisation Games at Embu stadium. [Joseph Muchiri/Standard]
Soccer lovers will be forced to watch this weekend’s Arsenal versus Liverpool game indoors after Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i directed all bars and entertainment spots to close at 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday to enable the country to carry out the Census 2019.
Dr Matiang’i said the early closing of bars will enable Kenyans to arrive at their homes at 6 pm in readiness for the exercise.
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