Dr Frank Njenga of NACADA speaks

The Inter Region Economic Network (IREN) hosted a half day session to enable key stakeholders share the status of the implementation of The Alcoholic Drinks Control Act 2010 on June 7, 2011 from 10.00am - 2.00 pm at  Sarova Pan Afric Hotel. The objective of this  -invitation only-  forum was to share information and inform the public on the latest developments on the "Mututho law."

A section of participants

The meeting noted among other issues that there is need for a balanced scientific study on issues addressed by the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act 2010. Furthermore, the urgent need to have a joint approach (Government, Industry, Civil Society, non-direct alcohol consumers) in communicating issues of responsible alcohol consumption was raised. Participants also observed that the informal brewing sector be brought on board. The meeting tasked IREN to convene a second Round Table on July 15, 2011.