Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen promised stronger action against harmful drinks and drugs harming Kenyan youth. He talked about this problem Friday in Narok, where he stressed his goal to stop dealers who sell dangerous substances to young people. Murkomen said he wants to fight against illegal alcohol sold in small packets that contain deadly ethanol. He stated all chiefs and police officers must remove these harmful substances.
Murkomen expressed sadness about how drugs waste young lives, especially students in colleges and universities. He described finding young men passed out early morning who should be family breadwinners instead. The Cabinet Secretary feels most troubled by drug dealers entering schools and targeting the younger generation. He promised security operations to arrest sellers and bring them to court.
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse shared shocking numbers last month. Their board chairman, Stephen Mairori, revealed that over half of Kenyans have tried various drugs during their lives. Their research showed female college students use more drugs than males, which differs from past reports. Mairori asked county governments to help spread awareness about drug dangers.
Mairori also urged counties to team up with different groups to reduce growing substance abuse problems. The authority wants local officials to take more responsibility for fighting this issue across Kenya. Their recent survey highlights how widespread drug use has become throughout the country, affecting families and communities everywhere.
Murkomen expressed sadness about how drugs waste young lives, especially students in colleges and universities. He described finding young men passed out early morning who should be family breadwinners instead. The Cabinet Secretary feels most troubled by drug dealers entering schools and targeting the younger generation. He promised security operations to arrest sellers and bring them to court.
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse shared shocking numbers last month. Their board chairman, Stephen Mairori, revealed that over half of Kenyans have tried various drugs during their lives. Their research showed female college students use more drugs than males, which differs from past reports. Mairori asked county governments to help spread awareness about drug dangers.
Mairori also urged counties to team up with different groups to reduce growing substance abuse problems. The authority wants local officials to take more responsibility for fighting this issue across Kenya. Their recent survey highlights how widespread drug use has become throughout the country, affecting families and communities everywhere.
