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Kenya Tightens Alcohol Control with New Policy Raising Minimum Age to 21

Kenya’s new alcohol policy raises the legal drinking age to 21 and bans advertising targeting youth, including celebrity endorsements and sponsorship of school and sports events, as part of sweeping measures to curb underage drinking and regulate marketing.

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Jul 30, 2025

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PrEP Shortages Leave Discordant Couples and Sex Workers at Risk

Discordant couples and sex workers in Kenya say a shortage of pre-exposure prophylaxis is forcing them to ration pills, turn away clients or risk unprotected sex, highlighting the urgent need for the government to restore supplies and protect high-risk groups.

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Aug 11, 2025

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Experts Warn Against Excessive Energy Drink Consumption

Health experts cautioned that excessive energy drink consumption can cause heart problems, high blood pressure, anxiety and long-term ailments, urging consumers to limit caffeine intake and opt for healthier alternatives like green tea.

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Aug 10, 2025

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Police Launch Crackdown on All Matatus After Deadly Accidents in August

Kenya's National Police Service announced a multi-pronged crackdown on public service vehicles after nearly 50 lives were lost in recent road accidents, pledging speed monitoring, anti-drunk-driving operations and other measures to make roads safer.

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Aug 10, 2025

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Crowds hamper rescue as KDF and police secure Mwihoko crash site after light aircraft tragedy

KDF soldiers and police struggled to clear crowds after an AMREF Flying Doctors aircraft crashed into houses in Mwihoko, Kiambu County, killing six people; authorities said the cause of the crash was being investigated and urged residents to keep away.

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Aug 8, 2025

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Survivors of 1998 Nairobi embassy bombing demand compensation 27 years on

At a memorial ceremony marking 27 years since the 1998 U.S. embassy bombing in Nairobi, survivors described their ongoing physical and financial struggles and demanded compensation, saying successive governments have forgotten them.

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Aug 8, 2025

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Audit Reveals Massive Drug Theft in County Hospitals Through Manual Inventory Systems

Manual stock books enable siphoning of drugs to private chemists.

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Jul 31, 2025

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Kenya’s New Alcohol Policy Bans Sales in Supermarkets, Online Platforms and More

Proposals move to restrict easy access points for alcohol.

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Jul 30, 2025

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NACADA Unveils Tough Restrictions on Alcohol Sales, Advertising and Sponsorship

Sweeping rules target youth exposure to alcohol.

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Jul 30, 2025

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Kenyan Government's Bold Alcohol and Drug Regulations Await Legal Backing

New policy proposes higher drinking age and tough sales limits, pending legislation.

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Jul 30, 2025

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Kenya Launches National Alcohol Policy Raising Drinking Age and Banning Vending

New national policy raises drinking age to 21 and bans alcohol vending/deliveries.

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Jul 30, 2025

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Cabinet Endorses Quality-Healthcare and Patient-Safety Bill to Overhaul Medical Standards

Sweeping Bill sets up a watchdog, an emergency-care fund and a healthcare tribunal to protect patients.

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Jul 29, 2025

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