Media owners, alcohol makers reject Interior ministry role in advert timing

Nation Media Group Head of Corporate Affairs Clifford Machoka. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Media owners and alcoholic drinks manufacturers have opposed sections of a bill giving Interior minister powers to regulate hours of advertising the products.

Media Owners Association (MOA), Media Council of Kenya (MCK), East African Breweries Limited (EABL) #ticker:EABL and Keroche Industries say adequate measures exist both in law and practice to mitigate against exposure of minors and other vulnerable persons from access and consumption of alcohol.

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