Alcohol policy timely
Plans by the government to adopt a new policy on the sale of alcohol with the aim of preventing teenage drinking is not only sound, but also timely.
Teenage drinking is blamed for cases of indiscipline in schools, crime, spread of sexually transmitted ailments including Aids, unplanned pregnancies, road accidents and death.
Families are also spending huge sums of money on the treatment of alcohol-related diseases.
A recent survey by Consumer Insight revealed that Kenyan youths spend a whopping Sh37 billion on alcohol a year.
The study indicates that on average, the youths spend Sh1,031 on beer and Sh714 on spirits in a month — most of it gotten from their parents in form of pocket money.
The survey is also a clear pointer to the breakdown of family values.
As reported elsewhere in this paper, the government intends to ensure only those above 21 years would be allowed into alcohol selling entertainment spots.
We expect noisy resistance by the youths, but advise them to look at the big picture: that of self-preservation.
No heroism can be derived from too much drinking. At below 21 years, most youngsters are expected to be in school. Their energies should be devoted to studies and other productive activities.
The government policy cannot replace the role of parents and guardians. It is the primary responsibility of parents to teach their children the dangers of alcohol abuse.
Source: Daily Nation 16/05/09
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Saturday, May 16, 2009
KATAA Post
At 18 years, you could be old enough to vote but too young to drink
Are you an adult aged 21 or less? The Kenya Government has a message for you: in less than two months, all doors to pubs and other alcohol selling premises could be locked to people your age.
In simpler terms, a proposed policy on the sale of alcohol considers you too young to drink.
This may sound far-fetched to young revellers, but it may become a harsh reality once the minister for Provincial Administration and Internal Security, Prof George Saitoti, approves the official adoption of the National Alcohol Policy.
When that happens, with the simple stroke of a pen, nearly two million youth aged between 18 and 21 will be officially banned from bars and alcohol selling points.
The move is bound to cause a great rift between the government and brewers who, by all indications, are gearing up for the battle to retain this extremely profitable constituency.
Details of the policy are still being hammered out. For example, officials are trying to decide whether the policy should be adopted by the Cabinet, or simply sanctioned by Prof Saitoti.
Source: Saturday Nation 16/05/09
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Are you an adult aged 21 or less? The Kenya Government has a message for you: in less than two months, all doors to pubs and other alcohol selling premises could be locked to people your age.
In simpler terms, a proposed policy on the sale of alcohol considers you too young to drink.
This may sound far-fetched to young revellers, but it may become a harsh reality once the minister for Provincial Administration and Internal Security, Prof George Saitoti, approves the official adoption of the National Alcohol Policy.
When that happens, with the simple stroke of a pen, nearly two million youth aged between 18 and 21 will be officially banned from bars and alcohol selling points.
The move is bound to cause a great rift between the government and brewers who, by all indications, are gearing up for the battle to retain this extremely profitable constituency.
Details of the policy are still being hammered out. For example, officials are trying to decide whether the policy should be adopted by the Cabinet, or simply sanctioned by Prof Saitoti.
Source: Saturday Nation 16/05/09
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Friday, May 8, 2009
Annual Madaraka Day Children's Home Visitation
During the Madaraka Day celebrations (1st June), StAY Alive Fellowship (ACK St Andrews Youth – Zimmerman) makes a visit to a children’s home. This year is no exception and we will be visiting Kandara Children’s Home in Kandara. On behalf of the StAY Alive Fellowship, we invite you for a visitation to Kandara Children’s Home.
About the home:
The home was started in the 1950’s. The home has about 120 children in total. Some of their pressing needs include food, clothing (especially for the young ones and also briefs), utensils (including cutlery), sanitary pads (for the girls), and beddings. The children attend school in the nearby institutions especially public ones. There are a few older ones who are in secondary school and the home has managed to get a few sponsors for some of them. Some of them are in Njiris, St. Charles Lwanga and Kamahuha School. A few others are in technical training institutions where they are undergoing training courses such as carpentry and joinery, welding among others.
Donations in cash and kind are welcome. If there are people who would like to join us for this trip, fare charges are Kshs 500/-. Registration is going on at ACK St. Andrews Church, Zimmerman at the church office or at the youth desk every Sunday.
For more info kindly get in touch with our team leader on 254 0720 668 781 or send us an email: stayalive@myrealbox.com.
God bless you abundantly.
StAY Alive Fellowship.
Below are photos from previous visitations.
About the home:
The home was started in the 1950’s. The home has about 120 children in total. Some of their pressing needs include food, clothing (especially for the young ones and also briefs), utensils (including cutlery), sanitary pads (for the girls), and beddings. The children attend school in the nearby institutions especially public ones. There are a few older ones who are in secondary school and the home has managed to get a few sponsors for some of them. Some of them are in Njiris, St. Charles Lwanga and Kamahuha School. A few others are in technical training institutions where they are undergoing training courses such as carpentry and joinery, welding among others.
Donations in cash and kind are welcome. If there are people who would like to join us for this trip, fare charges are Kshs 500/-. Registration is going on at ACK St. Andrews Church, Zimmerman at the church office or at the youth desk every Sunday.
For more info kindly get in touch with our team leader on 254 0720 668 781 or send us an email: stayalive@myrealbox.com.
God bless you abundantly.
StAY Alive Fellowship.
Below are photos from previous visitations.
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