The Alcoholic Beverage Association of Kenya has said it will abide by government regulations should the National Emergency Response Committee recommend closure of all night clubs over the coronavirus pandemic. ABAK chairman Gordon Mutugi in a statement said they will fully support the move since the pandemic is 'unprecedented' and 'much bigger' than any company or industry. "What we are doing is taking responsibility as an industry to protect consumers in restaurants, hotels, bars and social places," Mutugi said. "Since the country is not on a lockdown we are cautioning is against County Governments making uncoordinated directives against the National Emergency Response Committee that may result in mass hysteria." The association said it was pleased by the speed of action and raft of measures taken by the National Government to mitigate its potential spread, including public health messages and the invocation of the Public Health Act.

Source: The Star March 15, 2020 08:48 UTC