Why Kenyans prefer their beer across the border and much more

Kenyans living in border towns are crossing over to the neighbouring countries for their favourite drink. [iStockphoto]

It now costs more to take your favourite beer at your local hangout than in neighbouring countries like Uganda and Tanzania.

This is as the weight of tax makes beers and other alcoholic beverages produced in Kenya expensive, retailing at nearly double the prices of similar products in Uganda and Tanzania.