High Court Tightens Rules on Online Alcohol Sales in Nairobi, Orders Mandatory Age Verification

The Milimani High Court has imposed strict conditions on the online sale and delivery of alcoholic drinks in Nairobi, requiring digital platforms to introduce mandatory age-verification systems and comply with licensing regulations.The interim orders, issued on November 9, 2026, restrict the listing, ordering, sale, supply and delivery of alcoholic beverages through e-commerce applications, websites and other digital platforms unless operators meet the legal requirements set by the court.