Nairobi Moves to Tighten Alcohol Laws in Major Overhaul to Protect Families

Kenya: Nairobi Considers Sweeping Alcohol Law Reforms To Protect Families

By Emmanuel Nduka Obisue Nairobi City County has unveiled plans for a comprehensive overhaul of its alcohol control framework, introducing a new bill aimed at tightening regulation of the sector and safeguarding public health. The proposed Nairobi City County Alcoholic Drinks Control and Licensing Bill (Repeal), 2025, seeks to curb underage drinking, regulate alcohol advertising, strengthen enforcement mechanisms and crack down on illicit trade.…

Nairobi Moves to Tighten Alcohol Laws in Major Overhaul to Protect Families

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 22 – Nairobi County has unveiled plans to tighten control of the alcohol sector through a sweeping legislative overhaul aimed at protecting families, improving public health, and restoring order in the industry. The proposed Nairobi City County Alcoholic Drinks Control and Licensing Bill (Repeal), 2025 seeks to strengthen regulation of the production, distribution, sale, and consumption of alcohol, including online sales. The…