{"id":13492,"date":"2024-02-27T14:30:26","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T14:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/?p=13492"},"modified":"2024-02-27T14:30:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T14:30:27","slug":"120-liquor-joints-shut-down-25-arrested-in-starehe-crackdown-governor-sakaja","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/?p=13492","title":{"rendered":"120 Liquor Joints Shut Down, 25 Arrested in Starehe Crackdown &#8211; Governor Sakaja"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Untitled-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13493\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a decisive move to address concerns of illicit alcohol trade and public safety, Governor Johnson Sakaja of Nairobi County has announced the closure of 120 liquor joints and the arrest of 25 individuals in the Starehe sub-county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crackdown, which was part of a concerted effort by local authorities, aimed to tackle the proliferation of illegal liquor establishments and enforce adherence to regulatory standards within the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Governor Sakaja emphasized the importance of upholding law and order while safeguarding the well-being of residents. He reiterated the commitment of the county administration to combatting illegal activities, particularly those related to the sale and distribution of illicit alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The closure of 120 liquor joints underscores the scale of the problem and the extent of the operation conducted by law enforcement agencies. Additionally, the arrest of 25 individuals sends a strong message about the consequences of flouting regulations governing alcohol trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This crackdown comes in response to mounting concerns about the negative impact of alcohol abuse on public health and safety. By taking decisive action, authorities aim to mitigate these risks and promote responsible alcohol consumption habits within the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residents are urged to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and report any suspicious activities related to the sale or distribution of alcohol. Through collaborative efforts, the county administration seeks to create a safer and healthier environment for all residents of Starehe and Nairobi County as a whole.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a decisive move to address concerns of illicit alcohol trade and public safety, Governor Johnson Sakaja of Nairobi County has announced the closure of 120 liquor joints and the arrest of 25 individuals in the Starehe sub-county. The crackdown, which was part of a concerted effort by local authorities, aimed to tackle the proliferation [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":13493,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[12,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13492","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Untitled-1-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13492","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13492"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13492\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13494,"href":"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13492\/revisions\/13494"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/13493"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13492"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=13492"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=13492"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}