Uganda Breweries Unveils “Be Your Own Ref”, a Positive Drinking Campaign

During an event held at Legends Bar and Restaurant in Lugogo, Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) under its Red Card Initiative yesterday evening launched a positive drinking campaign dubbed “Be Your Own Ref”. The campaign is aimed at encouraging responsible alcohol consumption through sharing tips on controlled drinking and highlighting the benefits of responsible drinking.

“Be Your Own Ref” is urging alcohol consumers to take responsibility for their actions by exercising self-control and self-discipline while consuming alcohol.

While speaking at the launch of the campaign, Uganda Breweries Managing Director Alvin Mbugua warned that misusing alcohol could lead to individual and social harm.

 “Enjoying alcohol is part of life in many societies around the world. It is a part of how people socialize, whether they are celebrating life’s big achievements, catching up with friends or enjoying a football game. However just like other products, when misused, alcohol can lead to individual and social harm. At UBL, we would like to see consumers of our products make responsible drinking a valued and enjoyable part of life. The positive drinking campaign informs and empowers people to enjoy our products in a moderate and responsible way.” Mbugua said.

Under the “Be your Own Ref” Campaign, UBL will focus on three major issues:

Reminding and motivating alcohol consumers to be their own referees by exercising control and enforce personal rules while drinking; enforce a no drinking policy for underage persons; and prevent Drunk Driving.

“We want people who choose to drink, to make positive and responsible choices about alcohol. Drink in moderation, pace yourself while drinking alcohol by taking water breaks, do not drive under the influence of alcohol, this is what positive drinking means.” Mbugua said.

To spearhead the campaign, UBL has re-appointed award winning musician Vinka as ambassador for the campaign. She will lead the campaign alongside Comedian Patrick Idringi aka Salvado and media personalities Calvin Kalule & Deedan Muyira.

UBL will for the next 7 months be interacting with consumers online, in bars, alcohol selling outlets and higher institutions of learning to encourage positive drinking. A total of 50 bars and 4 higher institutions of learning will be will be covered under this campaign.