New Bill seeks to legalize muratina, busaa, mnazi

Nominated Senator Raphael Chimera now wants the government to legalize the selling of local brew, terming it as healthy.

The Senator, who is seeking to amend the Alcoholic Drinks Control Law, wants the government to regulate the sale of imported liquor and embrace local brews, just like neighboring countries.

"What we are saying is that there has been a tendency among many Kenyans towards having access to alcohol in the market, especially in the quarters. If you reduce it to 750 ml, then Kenyans would actually be drinking for enjoyment and not just to get high," Chimera told Citizen TV.

The Bill, tabled in the Senate, will allow sellers of local brews such as muratina, busaa, and mnazi to operate without licenses.

"We will be able to ensure that the alcohol you consume is safe and of quality standards, as opposed to the many counterfeits in the market. In fact, this is a step up in the war against illicit liquor," stated the legislator.