MPs reject raising minimum alcohol package to 750ml
Wednesday March 03 2021
By JOHN MUTUA
Summary
Consumers have won relief after Parliament rejected a proposal to raise the minimum volume of alcohol in a bottle to 750 millilitres, a change that could have substantially increased the prices of the beverage.
Wundanyi MP Danson Mwakuwona had sought to amend the 2010 law by limiting the packaging of alcoholic products in containers of a minimum of 750 millilitres from the current 250 millilitres, to curb consumption.
The National Assembly’s Administration and National Security Committee, however, disallowed the proposed changes saying there were sufficient existing laws to guard against alcohol consumption among the youth.
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Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has relaunched Baileys Delight, almost a year after the initial launch in Kenya early last year. The new cream liquor, according to the manufacturer, has performed well in sales even during the pandemic.
Baileys Delight is now available at a new reduced price, with a 750ml bottle retailing at Ksh. 990, down from Ksh. 1,350, and 350ml retailing at Ksh. 550, down from Ksh. 650. The liquor is available on all online liquor stores, including KBL’s proprietary Party Central platform. It is also available on online platforms such as Yum Turn Up, Jumia Party, Oaks and Corks, Uber Eats and Glovo.
“We have commenced this campaign of raising the bar in collaboration with the national Government, county government, and Kenya Breweries Limited to create and enhance awareness on COVID-19 safety protocols in eateries and bars in more than 40 counties,” she said.
“We have a target to conduct this training in more than 10,000 bars and eateries establishments to make sure that businesses continue with their operations as usual. While doing this, we also want to make sure that we mitigate the spread of the disease not only in these workplaces but also in our homes.”
Kieni West Sub-County Health Officer, Edwin Ndegwa, said that the training would not only help the players in the hospitality industry overcome the challenges occasioned by COVID-19 but also fast track the economic recovery process.
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