Mombasa sets strict rules for reopening businesses

A deserted beach hotel in Mombasa. The county Covid-19 Emergency Committee wants all hoteliers to seek fresh licences before reopening. [File, Standard]

All restaurants, hotels, salons, spas and second hand clothes dealers in Mombasa have been directed to reapply for licences as part of stringent reopening measures to combat Covid-19.

The applications will be vetted by the County Covid-19 Emergency Committee co-chaired by Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho and County Commissioner Gilbert Kitiyo.