If you live in Kenya today, you will slowly become aware of a new National Policy that is being effected in a slow calculating manner aimed at slowly infiltrating society. It's a move to stop Kenyans from drinking.

Think about it. It started with these 'kumi kumi' dens and we were all agreeable after watching tens of people die and go blind around the country. We applauded the police's effort to net the brewers and find their poisonous stock.

Next came a ban aimed at removing advertisements of alcoholic drinks within school vicinities. Again we didn't think much of it. A little harsh maybe, but hey we don't want our young ones influenced by alcohol. No. Let them study. Fine.

The next step wasn't as painless to many. It was the regulation that all alcoholic beverages must be sold in quantities of not less than 205 ml. With this saw the end of the famous sachets that had served many. People became disgruntled and complaints were heard from all corners. Another lot of people were totally unaffected by the move as they were used to the larger quantities anyway or were beer guzzlers.

So imagine their shock at the next blow! (Pardon the pun). The breathalyser (Alcoblow) comes to town. Now you hear the masses jumping up & down declaring the contraption illegal, an infringement of privacy, unconstitutional, useless and downright evil. Of course the non-driving crowd are somewhat un-affected. Or are they? A look at the Traffic Rules indicates that it is an offence to enter a public service vehicle while intoxicated. Where does that leave you? Can’t drive home, can’t take a cab. Local? Think again!

It’s now been stated that bars in residential areas won’t get permits. Can you say ‘bye bye local’?

My suggestions are:
a) drink in the house.
b) drink tea.