What began as a Good Friday celebration for revellers in Kisumu City ended in police cells after scores of those caught in clubs were arrested. The revellers were arrested while imbibing their favourite drinks and partying past curfew hours as directed by President Uhuru Kenyatta in a move aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19. On Friday night, police officers raided popular clubs along Oginga Odinga street and those located along Makasembo, Jomo Kenyatta and Tom Mboya. According to Nyanza region police commander Karanja Muiruri a total of 138 revellers were arrested and locked up at the Central police station cells. Karanja said the operation will continue across the region and will target bars, vehicles and churches that contravene Covid-19 protocols.

Source: The Star April 03, 2021 06:00 UTC