NACADA shuts down rehab centres over serious violations, 16 rescued

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has closed two rehabilitation facilities following separate compliance operations, rescuing a total of 16 clients from deplorable conditions that posed serious risks to their safety, health, and digni..

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The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has shut down two rehabilitation centres in Kenya due to serious safety and hygiene violations, rescuing 16 clients.

Sealed facilities: At Good Hope Rehabilitation Centre in Makueni County and The Omari Project in Kilifi County.
Key organization: NACADA, led by CEO Dr. Anthony Omerikwa.
Violations included: Hazardous infrastructure, poor hygiene, lack of qualified staff, and no structured treatment plans.