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Originally published by Capital Newstop
January 15, 2026
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NACADA Shuts Down 15 Rehab Centres, Flags Major Gaps in Kenya’s Addiction Treatment System
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 15 - The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has ordered the immediate closure of 15 - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has ordered the immediate closure of 15 rehabilitation facilities across Kenya following a nationwide inspection, citing severe violations and risks to patients. This action highlights significant gaps in the country’s addiction treatment system.
- 236 treatment and rehabilitation facilities were assessed across 36 counties in November 2025.
- NACADA Chief Executive Officer Anthony Omerikwa stated that only 135 facilities met required standards and were fully accredited.
- Critical safety and operational failures, including the use of expired medicines, poor hygiene, unsafe buildings, and lack of qualified medical personnel, led to the closures.
- The inspection revealed that over 1.3 million Kenyans require treatment for alcohol and drug use disorders.
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