New Bill seeking to lock out under-21s from buying and consuming alcohol reaches parliament

Kenya’s National Assembly has received a bill proposing to increase the minimum age for purchasing and drinking alcohol from 18 to 21. Sponsored by Bomachoge Chache MP Alfah Miruka Ondieki, the measure would tighten age restrictions if passed. The proposal puts young people’s access to alcohol on the parliamentary agenda, making it relevant to families and public-health discussions in Kenya and its diaspora.

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