Liz Jackson speaks out against giving alcohol to minors, urges authorities to act
By Katemarthason Okudo, September 9, 2026Kenyan content creator and media personality Liz Jackson has spoken out against giving alcohol to minors after a video showing a child in a school uniform being given alcohol went viral online.
In a post shared on her Instagram page on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Jackson condemned the incident and called on authorities to take action against those involved.
The video has since sparked concern among Kenyans online, with many questioning the circumstances surrounding the incident and calling for stronger protection of children from alcohol exposure.
Liz Jackson calls for arrests
Reacting to the video, Jackson said she was disturbed by what she had seen but chose not to repost the footage.
Instead, she urged authorities to investigate the incident and take action against those responsible for giving the minor alcohol.
“I’ve seen a very disturbing video. My conscience cannot allow me to repost it. I urge the authorities to act swiftly and arrest individuals involved in giving a minor alcohol,” she said.
Jackson, who is also an alcohol brand influencer, made it clear that she did not support the behaviour seen in the video.
“As an alcohol influencer, I am very disturbed! Arrest those individuals! We do not condone such behaviour!” she added.
Her remarks come as the video continues to circulate online, with Kenyans raising questions about the responsibility of adults when it comes to protecting minors from alcohol.
What the law says about giving alcohol to minors
Kenya’s Alcoholic Drinks Control Act is clear on the sale and supply of alcoholic drinks to people below the age of 18.
Section 28 of the Act states that a person must not knowingly sell, supply, or provide an alcoholic drink to anyone under the age of 18. A person found guilty can face a fine of up to Ksh150,000, imprisonment for up to one year, or both.
The law also provides for age verification in certain circumstances. A person accused of supplying alcohol to a minor may rely on a defence if they had attempted to confirm that the individual was at least 18 by checking acceptable identification documents and reasonably believed the documents were genuine.
Restrictions on alcohol promotion
The law also places restrictions on how alcohol brands can be promoted, particularly where minors are involved.
Section 46 prohibits the promotion of alcoholic drinks at events or activities associated with people under 18, as well as the use of materials associated with minors to promote alcohol. A person who contravenes the provision can face a fine of up to Ksh500,000, imprisonment for up to three years, or both.
The law further places restrictions on alcohol advertising and prohibits promotions that create misleading impressions about alcohol consumption.
Calls for greater protection of children
The viral video has renewed discussion online about how minors are exposed to alcohol and the role adults should play in preventing such situations.
While the circumstances surrounding the video have not been independently established, the reaction has placed renewed attention on Kenya’s laws protecting people under 18 from the supply and promotion of alcoholic drinks.
Jackson’s call for authorities to act has added to the growing calls for those responsible to be identified and dealt with according to the law.