Police seek tougher bar taxes to curb liquor consumption

The Uganda Police have requested that Parliament consider enacting provisions in the Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill (2023) to impose stringent taxes on bars. The goal is to discourage Ugandans from operating bars, thereby reducing high liquor consumption in the country.

Deputy Inspector General of Police, Mr James Ochaya, presented a case to the House Committees on Health and Trade on Wednesday, arguing that the proposed measures aim to incentivize Ugandans to consume alcohol in the comfort of their own homes rather than in bars. However, the proposal did not specify the exact tax…