Election: Kenya to ban beer parlours
Kenyan government is planning to ban beer parlours as its general elections draw nearer.
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse, the body in charge of drug abuse in the country has proposed that all beer parlours be closed for one week ahead of the August election.
CEO of the organisation, Victor Okioma, was quoted by local TV station, Citizen TV, saying that the move would ensure people don’t vote under the influence of alcohol.
According to him, the ban should make voters sober so that they visibly vote for the right candidate.
The general election will take place on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. President Uhuru Kenyatta will be hoping to retain the seat of the Presidency when he faces his strong opposition, Raila Odinga.