Kirinyaga County Commissioner Shufaa Omar has vowed to shut down strip clubs in Kutus and Kagio towns, stating that bars allowing women to dance naked should be closed. The crackdown targets establishments operating after dark, amidst broader government efforts to curb illicit and counterfeit alcohol across the region.
Crackdown on Naked Dancing in Kagio and Kutus
County Commissioner Shufaa Omar has targeted entertainment spots in Kagio and Kutus towns after gathering intelligence that two local bars have transformed into strip clubs. According to the commissioner, these establishments allow women to strip and dance naked for patrons after dark.
It is sad that in Kagio, there are people who are just waiting for darkness set in to start dancing naked. This is very unfortunate and I am not afraid to condemn this publicly.
Shufaa Omar, Kirinyaga County Commissioner
Omar made her remarks during a stakeholders’ meeting that brought together chiefs and assistant chiefs from Gichugu. Emphasizing that she will not back down, the commissioner stated she refuses to issue licenses to bars permitting such activities.
Why allow people to dance naked in your bar? Even if it is profits, I am sure there are many different ways of earning money, not dancing naked.
Shufaa Omar, Kirinyaga County Commissioner
Tackling Illicit Alcohol and Licensing Concerns
The push against illicit entertainment joints is tied to a wider regional initiative. The stakeholders’ meeting primarily focused on curbing illicit and counterfeit alcohol across Kirinyaga County. Amos Warui, the Deputy Director in charge of compliance for the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), also weighed in on the licensing crisis.
Warui pointed out that legal bars and restaurants are officially permitted to operate strictly between 11 am and 11 pm.
We want to save our people who are very much affected by this illicit brew. When we put all those together, we believe we are going to succeed in this fight, starting from Kirinyaga County and spreading all over the country.
Amos Warui, NACADA Deputy Director in charge of compliance
Community Involvement in Future Alcohol Licensing
To regain control over troubled outlets, NACADA is pushing for direct public participation. Warui advocated for involving ordinary residents in the upcoming licensing cycle, giving local communities a direct say in how many alcohol outlets are permitted to operate in their neighborhoods.
These two bars should be closed completely. This activity will not be allowed in this county.
Shufaa Omar, Kirinyaga County Commissioner
