A national crackdown on bars and alcohol dispensing outlets close to educational facilities has been declared by NACADA, the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
The Alcoholic Drinks Control Act of 2010 is the foundation for this initiative. Section 12(1)(c) of the Act mandates that facilities serving individuals under the age of eighteen must be situated at least 300 meters away from nurseries, primary, secondary, or any other type of educational institution.
Working along with pertinent national, and local government organizations, the crackdown will make sure that the positions taken by these outlets adhere to the law.
The Act’s sanctions, which include a fine of up to 500,000 shillings, up to three years in jail, or both, will apply to those who disobey this order.
Less than a week has passed since NACADA issued an order to remove alcohol-related billboards from locations close to educational institutions across the nation.
The trend persists in spite of laws that forbid deceptive, misleading, or likely to create false impressions advertisements about the qualities, health effects, health hazards, or social implications of alcoholic beverages, according to a statement released by the Authority on Monday.
The guidelines of the Alcoholic Drinks Promotion Regulations and the 2010 Alcoholic Drinks Control Act both require the removal of advertisements.
NACADA is actively working with appropriate parties at the national and local government levels to enforce the decision by overseeing the removal of any alcohol-related billboards that are located close to educational institutions.
