A disturbing viral video showing a minor in school uniform being given alcohol has sparked widespread public indignation across Kenya.
The distressing footage, which circulated widely across social media platforms, captures three grown men encouraging a young student to consume alcohol. Several onlookers sat nearby watching the incident unfold without making any attempt to step in or shield the child.
The clip has drawn fierce condemnation from child rights defenders, and media personalities who are demanding immediate criminal prosecution for everyone involved.
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"At what point do people stop and talk and refuse to be part of mediocrity and stupidity? DCI fanyeni kazi sasa "- Oga Obinna Captioned.
Obinna Urges Police Action
Popular media personality Oga Obinna publicly condemned those captured in the recording . He expressed total disbelief that fully grown adults would actively facilitate underage drinking while bystanders looked on in silence.
Posting on his social media pages, Obinna urged members of the public to tag law enforcement agencies directly. He issued an urgent appeal to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to identify and arrest the suspects.
"Kindly tag the police! I mean, three grown-up dudes doing this and three girls sitting and watching."
Demands to Enforce Alcohol Laws
The controversy has renewed national focus on child protection standards and statutory alcohol regulations. Content creator and activist Liz Jackson joined the chorus of voices demanding accountability, urging citizens to review legal frameworks governing minors.
Jackson highlighted Section 18 of Kenya's Alcoholic Drinks Control Act, which strictly governs alcohol distribution. Under this legislation, knowingly selling, offering, or supplying alcoholic drinks to any person below 18 years is a punishable crime.
"... My conscience cannot allow me to repost that video. Captain Morgan should NOT be given to anyone under the legal drinking age!."
The mounting public outrage underscores deep societal concern over adult conduct and child safety. Members of the public continue to demand swift action from law enforcement officers to ensure the perpetrators face the full force of the law.
