Residents of Busia have formally petitioned the Busia County Assembly to legalise and regulate the brewing of busaa, a traditional fermented drink, citing its cultural significance and economic importance.

• The petition highlights that thousands of households, particularly women and youth, depend on busaa brewing for income.
• Veteran journalist Kennedy Epalat presented the petition, advocating for a regulated framework similar to that in Uganda.
• Key proposals include enacting a county law, establishing a simplified licensing system, and setting hygiene standards, with the potential to boost county revenue and promote busaa as a cultural product.