The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) plans to implement stricter rules on the sale and consumption of alcohol and drugs.
The National Policy on the Prevention of Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Use (2025) proposes stringent measures that the Authority believes will tame the alcohol consumption crisis in the country, mostly among the youth.
Some of the rules include banning the sale of alcohol near schools and places of worship, while instilling a zero tolerance for irresponsible alcohol/drug promotion.
The policy aims to restrict the sale of alcohol to under-21s while also enhancing protection for those who seek to abstain from alcohol and drugs.
The objective of the policy is to minimize the incidences and prevalence of alcohol drugs and substance use-related harm by addressing the underlying demand, supply, environmental and organizational factors.
The policy also introduces strict zoning regulations, establishing alcohol-free zones around schools, places of worship, and residential areas.
Under these new rules, bars and liquor outlets will be prohibited from operating within 300 metres of such sensitive locations
The Cabinet okayed the policy on June 24, as the government allowed the Authority to enforce the new rules.
NACADA will also be creating special safeguards for PWDs and the vulnerable.
Among the key changes is a ban on all forms of online alcohol sales, including through mobile apps and vending machines.
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