alcohol abuse kenya Stories

NACADA warns that without immediate action, the public health and socioeconomic consequences of substance abuse will continue to escalate, affecting i...

The government's push to close alcohol outlets is part of a broader strategy to curb alcohol consumption.

According to a 2022 report by NACADA, one in every 20 people aged between 15 and 65 years in Kenya is addicted to drugs or substances.

NACADA noted that exposure to such advertising has been linked to a higher likelihood of alcohol use among the youth.