It is unfortunate that in the last few months, dozens of Kenyans have died after consuming illicit, contaminated liquor.
Predictably the Provincial Administration has responded by mounting frequent raids. However, the huge number of brewers and patrons still being netted indicates that neither the threat of death nor arrests are enough to check the production and consumption of these products.
The reported deaths, loss of sight and other medical problems caused by the suspect drinks coincided with the passing of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill 2009 by Parliament.
This coincidence may have robbed the Bill of its wider significance, with public debate being mainly confined to views about the killer brews.
However, the Bill covers all types of alcoholic drinks including those that are legal. It is far broader than traditional or illicit brews. > > > >
