Radio Feature: Pombe ya Asili Kenya: Kati ya Utamaduni, Ajira na Hatari za Pombe Haramu

Brooklyne Odari Explores the Cultural Heritage and Risks of Traditional Alcohol in Kenya

Brooklyne Odari, a journalism student at Eldoret Technical Training Institute currently undertaking industrial attachment at Eldoret Media Hub, examines the relationship between traditional alcoholic drinks, cultural identity, livelihoods and the dangers of illicit alcohol in Kenya.

The radio feature, Pombe ya Asili Kenya: Kati ya Utamaduni, Ajira na Hatari za Pombe Haramu, explores the cultural significance of drinks such as muratina and busaa while highlighting concerns surrounding unsafe alcohol production, public health and legal regulation.

Through NACADA statistics and references to Kenyan law, the feature emphasises the need to preserve cultural heritage while promoting responsible alcohol regulation, public awareness and community safety.

Produced by: Brooklyne Odari
Institution: Eldoret Technical Training Institute
Attachment: Eldoret Media Hub

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Eldoret Media Hub

Eldoret Media Hub, a working space for journalists based in Uasin Gishu County set up by the Uasin Gishu Journalists Association (UGJA) through a Media Council of Kenya (MCK) grant.
The facility was officially opened in August 2021 by the MCK Chief Executive Officer David Omwoyo.

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