Nairobi County, Eastleigh Business Association agree on food safety and restaurant licensing

Nairobi County Health Department members on Wednesday met representatives of the Eastleigh Business District Association to discuss new measures aimed at improving hygiene standards in restaurants within Eastleigh.

The meeting was led by Nairobi County Health Chief Officer Tom Nyakaba and attended by the Chief Executive Officer of the Association, Mohamed Adan.

The meeting focused on ways to ensure that restaurants in Eastleigh sell clean and healthy food to residents and visitors.

Officials discussed several issues that relate to hygiene standards and the need to strengthen compliance among food businesses. Both sides agreed on a set of actions that will take effect immediately.

County health officials announced that, as of November 19, all restaurant workers will be required to have valid food-handling certificates.

Restaurant owners were also informed that every establishment must have an operation certificate and comply with all county requirements.

Among the licenses that restaurants must hold are food hygiene licenses and medical certificates for every food handler working in the premises.

Tom Nyakaba explained that the county health department will work closely with the Association to ensure that the health guidelines are followed.

“We want to walk this journey with all the stakeholders to make sure our restaurants are clean and follow all the requirements that contribute to a healthy society,” he said.

Nyakaba said the county will hold similar meetings every three months to review progress and challenges. He said the aim is to make sure the guidelines are followed and that work continues without hindrance.

“We want our people who eat food in Eastleigh to eat clean, healthy food so that we can move Eastleigh forward,” he added.

He said Eastleigh has grown over the years and that there is a need to take care of the area through stronger health measures that ensure access to clean food.

Nyakaba said the county will conduct inspections in Eastleigh to ensure all restaurants meet the required standards and comply with the health regulations.

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Mohamed Adan, the Chief Executive Officer of the Association, added that the county had instructed all restaurants to use licensed individuals when conducting pest control activities.

He said this was important because using unapproved people to conduct pest control could endanger the lives of workers and customers.

He urged residents and business owners to follow the guidance by county officials so that they do not face legal issues.

“Do not control or do pest control activities on your own, as you might endanger your life and others. Work with those approved by the county,” he said.

Anthony Muthemba, the Director of Public Health, said the County will implement the resolutions reached during the meeting and ensure compliance among all restaurants operating in Eastleigh.

Jane Mburugu, the head of food safety in Nairobi County, said her office will ensure that the food consumed in Eastleigh is safe for residents and visitors. She said the county will continue working with restaurant owners, workers, and business leaders to maintain the required standards.

The meeting concluded with an agreement that both Nairobi County and the Association will work together to ensure that Eastleigh remains a place where people can access clean and safe food.