Alcohol makers seek withdrawal of Bill raising drinking age to 21

The Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya (ABAK) wants Parliament to withdraw a new Bill that would raise the minimum drinking age from 18 to 21.The association says the Bill would cost jobs and tax revenue and push drinkers towards illicit alcohol.The Alcoholic Drinks and Drugs Control Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was introduced in the National Assembly for its first reading.