Effect of Cheap Liquor to The Population in Munyu-Ini, Gatundu District in Kenya

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2008-11
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Kampala International University, Colleges of humanities and social sciences
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The purpose of this study was to assess the ~effect of cheap liquor to the population in Munyu-ini, Gatundu district in Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to examine to investigate the effects of cheap liquor on academic achievement of learners, to establish if cheap liquor affects family relationships, to investigate the influence of cheap liquor on the economy of the family and to analyze the effect of cheap liquor on the health of people. The methods used for data collection were questionnaires to the teachers and focus group discussions with the community members of Munyu-ini, Gatundu district in Kenya. The findings revealed that cheap liquor had a negative effect on the health, education, economy and family relationships. The study recommended that, Government should make sure it monitors the sell of alcohol to avoid illegal selling. The community should be sensitized on the dangers of alcohol and bow to prevent taking it or seffing it illegally. Job opportunities should be created for jobless people so that they are not tempted to engage in the sale of cheap illegal liquor. Means should be devised to help alcohol addicts on bow to stop the habit and do something constructive.
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A Research Report Submitted to The Institute of Open and Distance Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for The Award of a Bachelor of Education Degree in Guidance and Counseling Arts of Kampala International University.
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Effect of Cheap Liquor to The Population, Gatundu District in Kenya
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