War on drugs, alcoholism goes a notch higher in central Kenya as county forms multi-agency team to combat bootleg booze
The administrator observed that drug and alcohol abuse continues to erode the economic welfare of many families, draining household incomes and fuelling crime, school dropouts and domestic conflicts.
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According to NACADA Compliance Officer in Isiolo County Collins Kipchumba, miraa remains the most abused substance among residents, surpassing alcohol, bhang and other narcotics.
Kenya’s anti-narcotics agency turns to religious leaders for support in war on drug abuse
Bhang, heroin, shisha were among the drugs identified during the event and a new synthetic drug, xylazine which is a veterinary drug that is mixed with heroin. The awareness programme included sessions on identifying signs of substance abuse, counselling techniques and referral pathways for individuals seeking help.
Kenya: Illicit brews ravage men and women who’re absconding conjugal duties in Lake Victoria region for the love of bootleg liquor
Together with local chiefs, community members have already identified more than 37 dens operating in the area and demanded their immediate closure and the arrest of the operators.
