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Embu bars exceed schools, blamed for insecurity

EMBU, KENYA: The number of licensed bars in Embu County exceed that of schools by almost four times and is posing security concerns.

Eastern regional commissioner Isaiah Nakoru said a recent census by the county security team found the number of bars at 2,008 while primary and secondary schools total 532.

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