Government Issues Notice Over Friday Holiday

Government Issues Notice Over Friday Holiday

Government Issues Notice Over the upcoming Diwali and Hindu New Year celebrations that are set to be celebrated for two days this week.

The Cabinet Secretary for Mining Hassan Joho revealed that this year’s celebrations will have to follow strict set guidelines for the use of fireworks displays.

The holidays which are set to be celebrated on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd will have to comply with the Explosives Act laws governing the use of fireworks in public.

“Consequently, the Hindu community is requested to ensure that fireworks displays are carried out within the requirements of the Explosives Act Cap 115 Laws of Kenya. Fireworks displays should be carried out in an orderly manner so that the general public are not inconvenienced. In this regard, the parties carrying out displays,’’ Joho stated in the directive.

”The necessary permits to hold fireworks are obtained from the State Department for Mining offices in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, Nyeri and Embu,’’ Joho added

The CS further directed that the fireworks will only be allowed in authorized venues such clubs, hotels, temples, sports grounds, school compounds and any other venues that are authorized by the inspector of explosives.

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