The Kenyan government has unveiled a new, aggressive alcohol control policy through the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA). The sweeping rules have been proposed to raise the minimum drinking age to 21 years and place significant restrictions on the sale and consumption of alcohol in public spaces. Authorities said that the measures were crucial to combat substance abuse among the youth, which remains a prevalent issue. However, the new policy has triggered immediate backlash from critics, including alcohol traders and manufacturers. They have warned that the regulations could lead to widespread job losses, negatively impact the economy, and drive consumers towards the illicit alcohol market. Watch this video to know more.
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The problem of Kenyan Youths is NOT Alcohol, But Weeds and and illegal Substances consumptions.
At this rate they will start policing our thoughts … And criminalizing everything.
They should build bigger jails for keeping all the citizens (aka criminals) …
Rent Seeking paradise.
Yes, alcohol is an epidemic.
He cant fight corruption which is eating like nobody’s bussiness,ooops!!he’s the head of corruption so he cant dare tackle it😥
So y’all telling me 18 years old was drinking in Kenya 🇰🇪 that should have been removed I wish America 🇺🇸 raise the drinking at 25 👍🏽
It’s crazy that they’re worrying about the alcohol industry more than they’re worried about the children 🤯
Those numbers are not true
Madam, why do you have negative attitude against Kenya. Kenya is a good lovely country and I hope one day you will come there and be well received.
I am not a fun of Ruto, but for this l give him thumbs up, KUDOS.
These are the same rules in the US, yet they haven't stopped the youth from taking drugs and alcohol. Bless President Ruto for protecting the youth of Kenya, but more must be done though.
In the US, Supermarkets don't sell alcohol and bars have to open and close at specific times.
For example, all bars and liquor stores in Colorado must close by 8pm on weekdays and 11pm on weekends, except CBD clubs.
william ruto needs a direct on way trip to HELL with his administration
Kenyans are drankos what are they going to to now 😊
Waiting for GenZ to do their ting.
Make it 25 minimum age to drink. Drinking has no economic values in the society, ideally 😮
Such an obvious distraction. What a silly move. Why not put this much energy into issues that are hurting the country such as high cost of living, immigration is overboard, borders are unprotected, corruption is rife in the government. Why not fight against such serious problems with all they energy theyre putting on banning this. His priorities are so skewed.
Ban intreset in banks
Its a good move. Drinking has very little benefits to humans and can cause heart disease and cancer. It causes idleness and weakens the economy. Enforcement is key. But there needs to be a societal shift back to morals and ethics and away from substance use and sex sex sex. The government should invest in education, create jobs, and improve the health care sectors for quality of living to improve
Good move
1 in 20 Kenyans abuse alcohol. Banned
18 in 20 Kenyas abuse masturbation 😅😅. Govt should also raise Arimis tax by 900%.
Where is Palki
Fast people need joy there no job
Those people job Kenya cavamet don't job for people
Give boys job stop tolkig nonsense those boys don't have job that Hy there drinking
Ruto has killed more people than alcohol
The only good thing he has done for Kenya in his living life…
Let's see. Where there's a will there's a way.
The USA had the prohibition in 1920. Read up on the effects. Organized crime really thrived. History is there to be ignored.
This is a a good law but implemented without proper planning that alcohol generates taxes we ve bars within the residential areas while cbd is a dead town at nite wr all bars and partying should be there so that we can ve 24hr economy
The people who are against this ban are unaware of the sufferings of the mothers of these children consuming these drinks. It has been a sad situation everywhere not only in Nyeri but all over mothers are crying secretly for their young children. Let the burn stand.
There is a big drinking problem in Kenya but that won’t change a thing because they are plenty of black market drinks expect people to be going blind soon
Alcohol should be banned altogether in Kenya where I belong and not only increasing the age limit but the culprit should be jailed at least for one year with doubling the sentence on recurrence
Increasing the drinking age is not the worst thing for Kenyans; it's good, decreases petty crimes, and driving Accidents. I don't drink often, so the increase in the drinking age doesn't affect me; however, I feel sad for those who do drink for fun. It only means Kenya needs more fun and productive activities for kids, and Adults that don't destroy our health.
😂😂😂 Drunk ppl don't want Respect or Minerals.. this is a good thing to fight for.
Iam with Kenya president, Kenyans drink way too much.
Iam with Kenya president, Kenyans drink way too much.
This one i agree, Kenyans drink way too much.