MELTA Chairman Frank Mbogo Welcomes LiquorPay, Congratulates Governor Sakaja on Licensing Reforms

 The Medium Liquor Traders Association (MELTA) has welcomed the launch of LiquorPay, Nairobi City County’s fully automated digital liquor licensing platform, calling it a long-overdue reform that will improve efficiency, transparency, and fairness in the sector.

Speaking on behalf of the association, MELTA Chairman Mr. Frank Mbogo congratulated Governor Johnson Sakaja and the county leadership for implementing a system that traders have advocated for over the past two years.

“The introduction of LiquorPay is a progressive move that addresses long-standing challenges such as bureaucracy, delays, and opaque procedures in liquor licensing,” Mr. Mbogo said. He noted that the fully automated system—covering application, inspection, payment, and approval—will save traders time and improve confidence in county processes.

Mr. Mbogo aligned MELTA’s sentiments with those of county officials, praising County Executive Dr. Anastasia Nyalita and her team for prioritising traders and simplifying access to government services through technology.

While welcoming the platform, MELTA cautioned that its success depends on faithful implementation. “We hope this system will not be sabotaged by vested interests or compromised by a return to old practices. Traders expect integrity, consistency, and fairness in its application,” Mr. Mbogo said.