Why is central Kenya being limited to just one bar per town?

Last month, Kenya’s Vice President Rigathi Gachagua told local authorities in the central region that they should limit all towns in their area to one bar each. He says the drastic measure is needed to save the youth from alcoholism.

But while many people agree the area has a real problem with drinking, not everyone thinks this will help.

And bar owners are up in arms about the impact they’re already feeling on their businesses – even though most haven’t yet been closed down.

For today's Africa Daily Alan Kasujja speaks to a bar owner affected – and someone who has a very personal interest: a former alcoholic who now helps other people to quit drinking.