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Kenya Debates Tough Alcohol Laws Amid Economic Concerns

7/31/2025

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Kenya's NACADA is pushing for tough new alcohol regulations, aiming to ban supermarket sales and raise the legal drinking age to 21. However, critics like Senator Dan Maanzo warn that these measures could hurt the economy and overlook the pressing problem of illegal alcohol production, sparking a heated debate on the best path forward.

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Kenya's NACADA is pushing for tough new alcohol regulations, aiming to ban supermarket sales and raise the legal drinking age to 21. However, critics like Senator Dan Maanzo warn that these measures could hurt the economy and overlook the pressing problem of illegal alcohol production, sparking a heated debate on the best path forward.