CHANG’AA DISTILLATION AND DRINKING IN IDAKHO LOCATION IKOLOMANI DIVISION, KAKAMEGA; IMPACT OF THE CLOSURE OF BUSAA CLUBS

Abstract

The study raises the questions of the effect (s) of the closure of Busaa clubs (and ban on brewing of traditional types of alcohol) on the actual activity of brewing or distillation and drinking of Busaa and Chang'aa. The study presents the argument that the closure of clubs and subsequent ban chi the brewing and drinking of traditionally prepared types of alcohol had a negative effect than pre-supposed on brewing and drinking activities of Busaa and Chang’aa. Indeed, one of the standpoints of this research is the prediction (and subsequent proof) that the closure of clubs has been the major factor contributing to the now acute problem of chang’aa distillation and drinking at an increased rate than ever before. A keen emphasis will be attached to the issue of the informal sector and the factors that lead to its emergence - unemployment will feature as the key factor. In the discussion on the Informal Sector, it will be argued for example that there is still a lot of untapped wealth in form of taxation in the Informal Sector - Wealth which could be utilized by the government for economic development.