Kijabe town, found in Kiambu County, is located between Limuru and Naivasha. It was first established as an outpost in 1903 by missionaries from the African Inland Mission. Almost 110 years after its establishment, the town has maintained its Christian virtues.
Ban on alcohol and cigarettes in Kijabe town
Founded on a strong Christian foundation, the town is known for its ban on alcoholic drinks and cigarettes. Kijabe Station management is the body that ensures that these drugs aren’t found near the town.
As a result, the management of Kijabe Town has set strict rules for all traders and businesspeople willing to invest there.
All the entrepreneurs must sign documents swearing that they will not be involved in the sale of cigarettes, drugs, and alcohol in the town.
Those who are found doing this business are exiled from the town. Due to these rules, the town has no single bar. Also, shops don’t have any kind of cigarette. Kijabe town is definitely a destination for those who prefer to keep off alcohol and cigarettes.
Impact on residents
The ban on drugs in Kijabe town has really helped raise sober people. A leader from the region indicates that kids in Kijabe town have grown well, free from drugs.
“Children from this area grow up with an understanding that it is possible to survive without drugs,” a local leader told a local publication.
However, visitors who might want to have a drink are forced to get out of town. They will only find the drinks at Gachiengo Center, a few kilometers from Kijabe Town.
Other rules in Kijabe
In addition, Kijabe town has some other strict rules; for instance, it’s illegal for a man to stay with a lady before marriage, and female workers from the church and hospital are prohibited from giving birth unless they have a church wedding.
“I have been in this area for over 40 years. It is unacceptable for an unmarried couple to live together. This is considered immoral,” a resident confessed to The Standard.
That’s not all; residents of the town don’t pay electricity bills to Kenya Power, unlike Kenyans from other parts. According to a local publication, people in Kijabe town only pay their bills to Kijabe Station management.
These strict rules have made Kijabe town a unique place not only in central Kenya but also in Kenya.
