Court Suspends Online Alcohol Sales in Nairobi, Sets Tough Age Verification Rules

Milimani High Court issues interim orders requiring online alcohol vendors to obtain licences, restrict access to dedicated platforms and verify buyers’ ages before purchase and delivery.

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 10 – The High Court in Nairobi has issued interim orders suspending the sale and delivery of alcoholic drinks through e-commerce applications, websites and other digital marketplaces within Nairobi City County unless operators comply with strict licensing, access and age-verification requirements.

In orders issued on Monday, November 9, 2026, Justice David Mburu certified as urgent an application filed by David Biketi Wati against the County Government of Nairobi, the Nairobi City County Alcoholic Drinks Control and Licensing Board and other parties.

The court allowed prayers two and three of the application on an interim basis pending the hearing and determination of the application.

Under the orders, online platforms, vendors and other persons involved in the sale or supply of alcoholic drinks must possess the relevant licences and authorisations required by law.

Source: Capital FM