Legislators Demand Closure
Legislators are proposing that the government halts production of beer until the lock-down on bars is fully lifted.
During a meeting between Parliament’s National Economy Committee and ministry of health officials on Tuesday, the Members of Parliament argued that for the government to effectively enforce the closure of bars, Parliament Orders All Mp’s To Return Ipads By 30th Aprilalcohol manufacturing companies must also stay closed.
The meeting was discussing a Shs 45 billion loan request from the World Bank to fund COVID-19 activities.
The debate arose after Kaberamaido County MP, Veronica Elagu indicated that bars in her locality remain open and attract crowds like market places despite the ongoing lock-down.
Legislators Demand Closure
She wondered why the government would close bars yet keep beer companies are operational and transporting their products across the country.
Elagu says the continued operation of beer companies contradicts the regulations put in place by Ministry of Health to contain the spread of COVID-19.
According to her ,continued supply of various brands of liquor motivates bar owners to illegally operate bars in disregard of the directives in place.
However, health minister Ruth Aceng disagreed with Elagu’s proposal saying says stopping businesses that bring in revenue to the national economy is not an appropriate option.
