The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has unveiled bold new regulations that significantly restrict alcohol distribution across Kenya.
In a move aimed at shielding students from the growing influence of alcohol, effective July 30, 2025, NACADA has banned the licensing of any alcohol-selling premises within a 300-meter radius of schools, a measure intended to create a N0-license around learning institutions.
Most notably, the authority has officially prohibited the sale of alcohol through online platforms, home deliveries, and popular retail outlets such as supermarkets, petrol stations, and restaurants.
According to NACADA, these regulations are part of a broader national strategy to promote healthier environments for youth and curb the normalization of alcohol in everyday settings.
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The initiative had recently sparked reactions among retailers and distributors terming it as unfair, but parents and education stakeholders have largely welcomed the move as an important step toward safeguarding students.
NACADA has pledged to collaborate with county governments, law enforcement agencies, and civil society to monitor compliance and increase public awareness.
The crackdown is expected to reshape the retail landscape around schools and signal Kenya’s increasing commitment to youth protection and responsible alcohol regulation.
With universities remaining a grey area, policy pressure is also mounting to regulate alcohol access around them, this is after a recent survey revealed that 87.3% of university comrades consume alcohol.
By Masaki Enock
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