Murkomen, You are Wasting Your Time - Gachagua on Plan to 'Ban' Alcohol
Already, the state is facing pressure over the proposals...
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen’s proposed alcohol policy, calling it a waste of time. Gachagua argued that Murkomen's plan to 'ban' alcohol in certain areas does little to address the country's growing issues with illicit alcohol and narcotics abuse.
- The proposed policy, launched on July 30, recommended raising the legal drinking age from 18 to 21 years and prohibiting alcohol sales in residential premises, supermarkets, restaurants, and online.
- Gachagua accused President William Ruto’s administration and Murkomen of sabotaging his past initiatives which he claims successfully reduced alcohol abuse.
- Gachagua alleges that Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo reopened illicit alcohol factories and withdrew funding for rehabilitation programs.
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