Nacada Kenya: Drug Agency's Alcohol Control Proposals Spark Anger
KENYA, JUL 30 – NACADA stresses its 2025 alcohol policy proposals are recommendations subject to public and legal review before any enforcement, aiming to reduce youth substance abuse in Kenya.
- On Wednesday, NACADA clarified that its 2025 policy contains recommendations, not enforceable bans, after the launch by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen in Nairobi.
- After unveiling the 2025 policy on Wednesday in Nairobi, NACADA clarified it offers recommendations, not enforceable laws, including raising the legal drinking age to 21 and restricting alcohol promotion.
- Measures include restricting alcohol advertising to individuals over 25, confining sales to 6 a.m.-6 p.m., and banning online and social media promotions between 5:00 am and 10:00 pm, according to NACADA.
- Stakeholders reacted as NACADA vowed to develop a multi-sectoral implementation framework with civil society, government, and industry players.
- NACADA CEO Anthony Omerikwa said any legal proposals will undergo a formal law review process including public participation.
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By Enyichukwu Enemanna Many Kenyans have rejected the plans to control the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages, which will also include raising the minimum drinking age from 18 to 21. The move has been rejected by many Kenyans, especially those in the alcohol industry, who denounce it as misguided and potentially destructive to the economy. The plan was unveiled on Wednesday by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and …
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