Manufacturers reject proposed alcohol laws, warn of Sh3.3bn sales hit

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The Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya (ABAK) has called for the withdrawal of a proposed law tightening alcohol controls, warning that the measures could put thousands of…

The Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya (ABAK) has called for the withdrawal of a proposed law tightening alcohol controls, warning that the measures could put thousands of jobs at risk, hurt legitimate businesses and push consumers towards illicit drinks.

The lobby said raising the minimum drinking age from 18 to 21 could cost the retail and hospitality sectors Sh3.3 billion in annual revenue, alongside Sh1.8 billion in government tax collections.

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