A Ugandan security boss wants a law to stop daytime drinking. The Minister for Security, Jim Katugugu Muhwezi, called for a new bylaw to regulate alcohol consumption nationwide. He spoke on Christmas Day at Kasoroza Church of Uganda in Rukungiri District, calling the drinking rate alarming. Muhwezi said he saw people, including women, drinking heavily during work hours. He stated the issue affects men, women, youth, and the elderly, posing serious social, health, and security risks.
The minister noted Uganda ranks among the world's top countries for alcohol consumption. He argued that while heavy drinking is concentrated in a small group, it causes widespread problems like broken families, poor health, lost productivity, and insecurity. Muhwezi urged all leaders to promote responsible drinking. He said local officials focus on government programs like the Parish Development Model, but neglect the alcohol abuse undermining those poverty-fighting efforts. Statistics show Uganda leads Africa in consumption, with about 12.2 liters of pure alcohol per person each year. He wants strict bylaws with heavy fines for drinking during work hours.
The minister noted Uganda ranks among the world's top countries for alcohol consumption. He argued that while heavy drinking is concentrated in a small group, it causes widespread problems like broken families, poor health, lost productivity, and insecurity. Muhwezi urged all leaders to promote responsible drinking. He said local officials focus on government programs like the Parish Development Model, but neglect the alcohol abuse undermining those poverty-fighting efforts. Statistics show Uganda leads Africa in consumption, with about 12.2 liters of pure alcohol per person each year. He wants strict bylaws with heavy fines for drinking during work hours.
