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Kenya cracks down on alcohol sales nationwide

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The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse has just announced a sweeping crackdown on where and how alcohol can be sold across the country. In a report released July 30, the authority banned alcohol sales in ten types of locations, including supermarkets.

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  • Kenya launches a nationwide crackdown on alcohol sales.
  • Alcohol sales banned in ten types of locations, including online and home delivery. 16s
  • Sales also prohibited in petrol stations, restaurants, residential areas, and outlets linked to children's products. 35s
  • Legal drinking age raised from 18 to 21, with under 21s barred from alcohol-selling venues. 43s
  • The measures are part of a broader effort to reduce substance abuse and protect public health. 55s
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