Following a high-level security meeting convened by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, the government has pledged to close down any entertainment venue found selling Shisha across the country.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki, speaking on behalf of the government after the meeting held at the Deputy President’s official residence, reiterated the country’s prohibition on the importation, manufacture, sale, use, advertisement, promotion, or distribution of Shisha.
In a statement issued, he emphasized the immediate enforcement of this directive by county security teams.
“The importation, manufacture, sale, use, advertisement, promotion, or distribution of Shisha is outlawed in the country. Any establishment found in breach of this provision will be shut down with immediate effect. County Security Teams are required to enforce this prescription without fail,” the statement reads in part.
This directive comes in the wake of recent crackdowns on entertainment joints selling Shisha by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA).
In the latest incident, four individuals were apprehended at Oyster Bay Cafe Restaurant in Kilimani, Nairobi, on Monday for their involvement in the sale and distribution of Shisha products. Among those arrested were the manager, sellers, and a storekeeper associated with the establishment.
Similar arrests were made at the recently reopened Quivers, an Eastlands club.
“These arrests mark a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to combat the scourge of Shisha consumption,” stated NACADA.
“We are committed to dismantling the networks facilitating the sale and distribution of Shisha, which poses significant health risks to our citizens, particularly the youth.”
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