The Mountain Journal
Crew in Gatanga
Liquor operators in
Kenya came to the rescue of their colleagues in Gatanga after closure of their
premises following the rise of Covid 19 infection.
The donation of face
masks and sanitizers will help association members in Mukurwe and
Nja ini markets in Gatanga, which were ordered closed upon rise of infections
and deaths.
Three weeks ago,
Murang’a County Government ordered the closure of the liquor premises in the two villages in ef fforts to combat
spread of Covid 19.
Murang’a County Bar
Owners Association Chairman Simon
Njoroge said the partnership of manufacturers
and distributors of the liquor products donated 3,000 bottles of saniters and the same
number of face masks for distribution to
members and including those in the newly established Ithanga sub county.
Njoroge urged the members to adhere to all
guidelines imposed by the Ministry of Health
for the safety of their employees and the customers.
Njoroge said it would
be prudent for the public health officers to be conducting
inspections to help re-open the economy in the villages.
“ If the infection
rate goes down it is my humble appeal to the health experts to advise the
county government to lift the ban imposed on liquor outlets in Mukurwe and Nja
ini markets,” said Njoroge. The chairman said they were in support of the parliament in urging the government to re-open the economy through lifting of any form of lock downs,
curfews and travel restrictions.
“We need the restrictions to be replaced with
friendly containment measures and
vaccination campaigns,” said Njoroge.
Murang’a County
Commissioner Mr Fredrick Ndunga said there was need for the community to
observe the laid down protocols to win the battle against the disease.
He said
the local leaders should assist in
educating the public on the dangers of the disease and way out of the
pandemic by observing the Covid 19 protocols.
“ It is my sincere
appeal to have more well wishers donating face masks and
saniters to our people in various parts to help win the battle
against the pandemic,” said Ndunga.
The county
administrator encouraged locals to visit the health
facilities for vaccination against the disease.
“ Murang’a should be
leading in the vaccination as people know the danger ahead if the
situation gets out of hand,” said Ndunga.
In the latest report
on Covid 19, between March last year and August 9, the county has registered 75
deaths, while 4,934 people have been placed in isolation and home based care
programmes.
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