15-01-2016 By Ken Simiyu 8 HOTELS IN KAKUMA HAVE BEEN CLOSED UP DUE TO POOR CONDITION

Health department, who have shut down a number of premises which do not meet hygiene Standards In a 3 days inspection that was carried out by the public health officers from Turkana county,

The officers accompanied by journalists and civilian police officers walked through the towns Streets inspecting all the trading within kakuma, only to realize that innocent residents have been buying expired good that are dangerous to their health.

Addressing journalists after the completion of the exercise, director of Lodwar and referral hospital  Dr Gilchrist Lokoel said that they have taken an initiative to carry on with the inspection in entire Turkana County so as to save the lives of all residents 

            

Accompanying him was deputy director Alfred Emanman who urged the residents to be careful before they buy anything  should observe expiring dates

               

The process started on 13^th and ended on 15^th, the targeted areas were kakuma town, the refugee camp among others. Most affected premises that were closed include 8 hotels, like Green Park, 3lodgings, 2butcheries,2 restaurants,2 whole sales and alcohol sellers.