Today in 1963, Kenya gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.
Kenya
Kenya Breweries
- The Big Five Breweries
- East African Breweries
- Guinness East Africa Ltd.
- Keroche Breweries
- Sierra Brasserie
Kenya Brewery Guides
Other Guides
- CIA World Factbook
- Official Website
- U.S. Embassy
- Wikipedia
Guild: None Known
National Regulatory Agency: None
Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known
Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.08%
- Full Name: Republic of Kenya
- Location: Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania
- Government Type: Republic
- Language: English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languages
- Religion(s): Protestant 45%, Roman Catholic 33%, Muslim 10%, indigenous beliefs 10%, other 2%
- Capital: Nairobi
- Population: 43,013,341; 31st
- Area: 580,367 sq km, 49th
- Comparative Area: Slightly more than twice the size of Nevada
- National Food: Nyama choma
- National Symbol: Masai shield and spears
- Affiliations: UN, African Union, Commonwealth
- Independence: From the UK, December 12, 1963
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: 18
- BAC: 0.08%
- Number of Breweries: 6
- How to Say “Beer”: beer
- How to Order a Beer: one beer, please
- How to Say “Cheers”: cheers
- Toasting Etiquette: N/A
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 44%
- Wine: 1%
- Spirits: 27%
- Other: 28%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 1.64
- Unrecorded: 2.50
- Total: 4.14
- Beer: 0.84
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 1.6 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
- Excise Taxes: Yes
- Minimum Age: 18
- Sales Restrictions: Time, location, specific events, intoxicated persons, petrol stations
- Advertising Restrictions: Yes
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No
Patterns of Drinking Score: 3
Prohibition: None
