CLERIC DECRIES HIGH NUMBER OF BARS

 A Muslim cleric at the Coast has called on the government to regulate the number of bars and pubs in Mtwapa and Shanzu areas. Speaking on Friday at Shanzu Teachers Training College Mombasa, Sheikh Juma Ngao said the mushrooming of bars has led to a drastic negative behaviour change among the youth.

“The mushrooming of these bars and pubs should not be allowed in residential areas especially near learning institutions like this,” he said. Ngao, who is the national chair of Kenya Muslim National Advisory Council, said Mtwapa and Shanzu areas have hundreds of bars.

He said many students are abusing alcohol because they can get it easily. Ngao said it is unfortunate that bars are built next to worship places like mosques and churches. He said worship centres are holy places that must be respected by everyone.

Ngao said most of the students find it difficult to continue with their educa- tion after they are lured into drinking. He urged the youth to uphold good societal values that will help them later in life.
SOURCE:MCGW