The deputy Bernard Kayumba, elected from the city province of Kinshasa, tabled this Tuesday, May 30, a bill aimed at prohibiting the consumption of alcohol in professional and educational environments. This approach is part of the fight against the spread of alcoholism which is currently rampant in these environments, destroying Congolese youth in particular. According to his statements, the objective of this law is to protect Congolese youth against practices of alcohol consumption in workplaces and schools. To this end, it even offers the installation of testers to detect offenders. The law also provides for measures to combat the use of drugs and narcotics among drivers, in order to protect customers against accidents and other dangers related to driving under the influence of these products.
This bill, if passed, will set limits on the consumption of alcohol and drugs in certain professional circles, which could contribute to improving the health and safety of Congolese workers, especially young people. She is therefore to be welcomed. However, the law should be applied with moderation and intelligence, lest it penalize people excessively. In short, it is important to limit the consumption of alcohol and drugs in certain specific contexts, but this should not prevent workers from relaxing and enjoying themselves in a reasonable way. In any case, the law proposal of MP Bernard Kayumba is commendable and can contribute to the fight against alcoholism in the Democratic Republic of Congo