Curfew turns vibrant Kilifi tourist centre into a sleepy town

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A number of those in tourism business, which earns good revenue for Kilifi County, are contemplating completely shutting down.
Mr Magangah says closure of bars has had a huge negative economic impact on families of owners who can no longer meet their needs.
Mr Mumbo said reopening will still be a struggle since they know it will be under strict conditions.

On normal nights, Mtwapa town is usually a crowded, active town with noisy clubs and open businesses on its streets.

With a 24-hour economy, there is usually no difference between night and day as businesses run throughout, unlike other towns.