Kenya: Tourism Players Want Alcohol Law Changed

Nairobi — The Hotel and Tourism industry players have called upon the Kenyan government to review the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act 2010, which they say continues to have adverse effects on their sector.

The industry has supported an amendment that had been proposed by Mt Elgon MP Wilfred Kapondi - but which was shot down in Parliament last week - to have the law amended to increase the time allowed for the sale of alcohol by six hours, to protect businesses from collapsing due to huge overheads and low returns.

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