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February 12, 2026
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Nacada raises alarm over high number of Kenyans in need of rehabilitation over drug abuse
The anti-drug and substance abuse has raised alarm over the growing number of Kenyans in need of rehabilitation due to drug and substance addiction...
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The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) has raised alarms over the escalating number of Kenyans requiring rehabilitation for drug and substance addiction, warning that nearly 5 million Kenyans are currently abusing drugs, with an estimated 1.3 million in need of rehabilitation.
- According to Nacada Board Chair Stephen Mairori, prevention strategies must be strengthened to avoid losing an entire generation.
- Alcohol remains the most abused substance, affecting 13 percent of Kenyans aged 15 to 65, while cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug at 1.9 percent.
- President William Ruto's multi-agency crackdown on illicit alcohol and narcotics has shown progress, and Nacada emphasizes that addiction should be viewed as a public health issue rather than a moral failing.
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