Kenyans are urging the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) to extend its proposed alcohol ban to more public institutions including the parliament and police canteens.
Hussein Khalid, on July 31, commended NACADA for its recent proposal to ban the sale of alcohol in various public spaces and publicly addressed NACADA to extend the ban further.
“We urge NACADA to expand the list and include Parliament and police station canteens. This will ensure Kenyans are better served with sober minds,” Khalid stated.
The activist argued that leaders and security officers should set an example by maintaining sobriety while on duty.
NACADA proposals
Khalid was backed by Kenyans who also called for the move to be taken seriously referring to a previous report that ranked Kenya as the top drug trafficking hub.
“NACADA has its work cut out, if the current Organised Crime Report, listing Kenya as a top drug traffcking hub is to be taken seriously. Look beyond the obvious to address drug & alcohol addiction,” said @wgathu, a Kenyan journalist and a human rights activist.
A Kenyan citizen, @FriskyWhiskey73, also shared his concerns noting that the move to ban alcohol in the earlier listed areas would affect many youths as they will lose their jobs.
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“Job loses will be catastrophic, from Sommeliers in Restaurants, distributors, waiters, bartenders the list could be endless. Alcohol culture will and always be part of us,” said the Kenyan.
Alcohol access
This comes after NACADA proposed a ban on the sale of alcohol in ten categories of locations, including supermarkets.
In a report released on Wednesday, July 30, NACADA said the move is aimed at preventing, reducing, and controlling access to and availability of alcohol, drugs and substances of abuse.
The authority also proposed prohibition of alcohol sales through online platforms, home deliveries, and couriers.
More areas
Supermarkets, petrol stations, restaurants, residential premises and areas and outlets selling products associated with children such as toy shops are also affected by the looming restrictions.
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The authority further seeks to ban alcohol sales in vending machines, public places such as beaches, parks, amusement and recreational facilities, medical and sports facilities, as well as transport-related areas including bus parks, bus stops, railway stations, ferries, piers, and along highways.
Additionally, hawking of alcohol could soon be outlawed, while the sale of alcohol in basic education institutions, tertiary colleges, and universities will not be permitted if the guidelines are adopted.
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