Nairobi, January 28th, 2026
In a major step toward the total digitization of city services, Nairobi City County Liquor Board, Liquor Committee, Liquor Licensing Officers (LLOs) and Sub-County administrators today convened at the Weston Hotel for an intensive training session on the new LiquorPay system.
The training comes just 48 hours before the grand launch of the platform, which is set to revolutionize how liquor licenses are processed and managed in the capital.
Led by the County Executive for Business and Hustler Opportunities (BHO), Dr. Anastasia Nyalita, the session brought together a high-level delegation including Lydia Mathia (Chief Officer, BHO), Tiras Njoroge (Chief Officer, Revenue), Mike Rabar (Liquor Board Chair), and Rhoda Otieno (Director, Liquor Licensing), alongside respective Sub-County Liquor Committees.
The training is designed to ensure that all administrative and technical staff are fully equipped to manage the transition from manual to digital workflows, ensuring seamless service delivery for all Nairobians from day one.
“LiquorPay is a fully automated, end-to-end digital liquor licensing platform,” said Dr. Nyalita during the opening session. “We are moving away from manual bottlenecks and moving toward a city of Order and Dignity. From application to inspection and payment, the entire process is now at your fingertips—contactless, transparent, and efficient.”
Reinforcing the impact on the business community, Chief Officer for Business and Hustler Opportunities, Lydia Mathia, noted that the system is built with the entrepreneur in mind. “Our goal is to create an enabling environment where ‘Hustlers’ and established business owners alike can thrive without the frustration of long queues or opaque processes. This system brings the office to the doorstep of the trader,” she said.
Mike Rabar, the Liquor Board Chair, emphasized the board’s commitment to a fair and modern regulatory environment. “The board is dedicated to fostering a responsible yet prosperous liquor industry in Nairobi. LiquorPay provides the data-driven oversight we need to ensure high standards of compliance while rewarding law-abiding businesses with a faster, more predictable licensing cycle,” Mr. Rabar stated.
From a financial and revenue perspective, Chief Officer for Revenue, Tiras Njoroge, emphasized the importance of leak-proof systems. “LiquorPay is not just about convenience; it is a critical tool for revenue integrity. By integrating payment directly into the digital workflow, we are ensuring that every shilling collected is accounted for and channeled back into serving the people of Nairobi,” Mr. Njoroge stated.
Director of Liquor Licensing, Rhoda Otieno, added that the technical teams are ready for the transition. “We have spent weeks refining the backend to ensure that inspections and approvals are synchronized. This training ensures our Sub-County committees are fully aligned to provide a faster, more reliable service than ever before,” she remarked.
The transition to the “Contactless” LiquorPay is a key component of Governor Sakaja Johnson’s “Let’s Make Nairobi Work” agenda, aimed at eliminating corruption, increasing revenue transparency, and easing the cost of doing business for entrepreneurs in the city.
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