In July this year, President Uhuru 'stopped reggae' for Kenyans shutting down bars indefinitely to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Uhuru also banned the sale of alcohol in restaurants and eateries, forcing Kenyans to enjoy their drinks from their houses. The closure of bars caused major losses for bar and restaurant owners as it meant completely no business for them. The closure of bars, however, saw an improved performance of wines and spirits in various estates for the period. Overnight, wines and spirits (alcohol) outlets were cropping up at every corner, most next to or across where pubs are located.

Source: The Star December 29, 2020 06:45 UTC