Tanzania, June 28 -- Dar es Salaam. Bar owners in Kinondoni District have called on the Government to intervene in regulating the presence of sex workers, commonly known as "madada poa", in entertainment venues, saying it is not the responsibility of bar operators to control their activities.

The operators proposed that, if necessary, the group should be formally recognised and issued with special licences to separate their activities from lawful bar and hospitality businesses.

They argued that expecting bar owners to prevent sex workers from accessing their premises is unfair, noting that bars operate on an open-service model where all customers are served without discrimination.

They further maintained that they will continue complyi...