Alcohol Control Bill 2022

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Manufacturers oppose Alcohol Control Bill

Prossy Kisakye | February 2, 2023

Alcohol manufacturers in Uganda have expressed their thoughts about the proposed Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill, saying it is “diversionary” and “regressive.” This was during another stakeholders’ meeting with the drafter of the Bill, Sarah Opendi, the Tororo Woman Member of Parliament. The chairperson of the Uganda Alcohol Industry Association (UAIA), […]

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Religious leaders want alcohol adverts banned

Prossy Kisakye | February 1, 2023

Religious leaders are calling for a total ban on alcohol advertising and an extension of the legal age for consuming alcohol from 18 to 21 years. They were meeting the mover of the Alcohol Control Bill, Sarah Opendi, and the parliamentary department of legislative and procedural services to give their […]

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MP Opendi seeks to introduce alcohol control bill

Ritah Kemigisa | September 20, 2022

Tororo Woman Member of Parliament, Sarah Opendi is this afternoon expected to seek leave of Parliament to introduce the Alcohol Control Bill 2022. According to the order paper seen by KFM, the item is number six on the business to be handled today, Tuesday, September 20. Alcohol is one of […]