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Bien, NACADA in war of words over new regulations on alcohol advertising

Celerated musician BienBien-Aimé Baraza [Courtesy]

A public confrontation between the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) and celebrated musician Bien-Aimé Baraza has cast a spotlight on the country’s struggle to regulate the advertising of alcoholic drinks.

Bien, a prominent figure in Kenya’s music industry, has criticised NACADA’s decision to prohibit celebrities from participating in alcohol advertisements.

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