The MCAs say the move is aimed at curbing the proliferation of illicit liquors and a way of rescuing the idle youth who are the major victims of the illicit brews.
Once signed into law, drinking in the county will begin at 3pm and end at 11pm from Monday to Friday as opposed to 5pm to 11pm. During weekends and gazetted public holidays, all bars will now be required to sell alcohol from 11am to 11pm.
The amendment to the Embu County Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill, 2019, has also recommended sale and consumption of alcohol 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in hotels, lodges, restaurants, members’ clubs and travellers’ lodges.