Nairobi, Feb. 23 -- The lucrative beer trade resumed in Kirinyaga County Friday after Governor Anne Waiguru ordered the reopening of 700 bars in the region after six days' closure of the business premises.

The bars had been closed for fresh vetting after 17 people died at Kangai village in Mwea West Sub-county after consuming toxic brew.

She issued the directive as she launched the Wezesha Kirinyaga Subsidised animal feeds at the Kiaga area in Kirinyaga Central Sub-County.

The bars were reopened after their owners met the requisite requirements.

Ms Waiguru asked the traders to start operating once again but warned that her administration would not hesitate to shut them again should they be found dealing with alcoholic drinks which are...