Caroline Kahiu

OUR KAJIADO CENTRAL ROADSHOW KICKS OFF. 🚐 Our Kajiado County Office kicked off the much anticipated roadshow traversing the vast Kajiado Central towns. The message was clear: prevention and management of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ADA) in the county. Residents were urged to help those already affected by encouraging them to seek treatment. We made them know where our Kajiado office is located. The toll-free number 1192 was also shared.

EMPOWERING FAITH LEADERS IN SAMBURU. ⛪ Our Samburu County Coordination Office trained 30 Religious Leaders from different denominations at Glory Outreach Assembly (GOA) Church. The activity aimed at strengthening the capacity of religious leaders to champion community-driven initiatives in alcohol and drug abuse prevention, promote awareness, and mobilize communities towards healthier and safer environments. We explored the role of the Church in prevention, effects of drugs, early intervention, and also shared our toll-free helpline 1192 for counselling, support, and referrals.

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: AWARDING EMBU COUNTY ESSAY COMPETITION WINNER. 🧡📝 This morning, our Embu County Office awarded the Essay Competition County Winner at Don Bosco Senior School. Recognition certificates were presented to the other students, the supervising teachers, and the school for participating in the competition. We celebrate these young voices for championing substance use prevention through their writing.

CELEBRATING YOUNG VOICES IN NAROK: ESSAY COMPETITION AWARDS PRESENTED. Today, our Narok County Office presented awards to the winner and participants of the essay writing competition for High/Secondary schools in the country at Lemek Namunyak Girls Secondary School. The awards included a gift voucher, certificates, and a commemorative plaque. We thanked the school administration for giving the students an opportunity to take part in the competition, which was a valuable opportunity to share their voices and contribute to the campaign for a healthier, drug-free society.

CELEBRATING YOUNG VOICES IN KILIFI: ESSAY COMPETITION CERTIFICATES PRESENTED. This morning, our Kilifi County Office presented certificates to students and teachers of Mnarani Senior School who participated in the 2026 NACADA essay competition. We congratulated the students for their confidence and encouraged them to participate in future editions. We also thanked the school administration for supporting the competition and our efforts to promote Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ADA) prevention among young people.

CELEBRATING YOUNG WRITERS IN NAIROBI: ESSAY COMPETITION AWARDS PRESENTED AT LENANA SCHOOL. Our Nairobi County Office was at Lenana School to present certificates to the 27 participants who took part in the 2026 Essay Competition, celebrating their dedication, creativity, and passion for writing. Special congratulations to Wambua Jackson, who emerged as the Nairobi County winner! In recognition of his outstanding achievement, Wambua was awarded a trophy, a voucher, and a certificate.

CELEBRATING YOUNG WRITERS IN BUSIA: ESSAY COMPETITION CERTIFICATES DELIVERED. Today, our Busia County Coordination Team delivered Certificates of Recognition to students and teachers of Busia Township Senior Mixed Secondary School, St. Joseph Alupe Mixed Senior School, and St. Stephens Lwanya Girls National School who participated in the National Essay Competition. We celebrate their dedication, creativity, and passion for writing as they used their voices to champion substance use prevention.

CELEBRATING YOUNG WRITERS IN TAITA TAVETA: ESSAY COMPETITION AWARDS PRESENTED. 🧡📝 Our Taita Taveta County Coordination Team presented Certificates of Recognition to students and teachers from Canon Kituri and Murray Girls High School for their participation in the National Essay Writing Competition. During the event at Canon Kituri Secondary School, we awarded winners and participants, with winner Dorcas Kandii Tunje receiving a gift voucher, certificate, and commemorative plaque. We expressed gratitude to the school administration for enabling students to engage and share their voices in promoting a healthier, drug-free society and nation at large.

CELEBRATING YOUNG WRITERS IN HOMA BAY. 🧡📝 Our Homa Bay County Office presented awards to the winners and participants of the National Essay Writing Competition at Asumbi Girls National School. County winner Millicent Dickson Moraa received a gift voucher, certificate, and a commemorative plaque. We thanked the school administration for allowing the students to take part and share their voices in the campaign for a healthier, drug-free society.

CELEBRATING YOUNG WRITERS IN MACHAKOS. 🧡📝 Our Machakos County Office visited schools that participated in the Essay Writing Competition to present awards and certificates of recognition to learners, teachers, and the institutions. The participating schools included Kanaani Girls in Mavoko Subcounty (County Winners), St. Patrick's Boys Kisukioni in Matungulu Subcounty, Matuu HGM Memorial Girls Senior School in Yatta Subcounty, and St. Josephine Bakhita Masinga Girls Senior School in Masinga Subcounty. Learners were encouraged to continue writing for change whenever called upon, as a way of contributing to healthier and safer communities.

CELEBRATING YOUNG WRITERS IN TANA RIVER. 📝 Our Tana River County Coordination Office today conducted certificate presentation visits to Ndura Secondary School and Gadeni Senior School, honouring students who participated in the recent essay competition. During the visits, students were commended for their commitment and creativity, and were encouraged to continue working hard in their academic pursuits. We further urged them to steer clear of alcohol and substance abuse, emphasizing that a drug-free lifestyle is essential to achieving academic excellence and realizing their full potential.

CELEBRATING YOUNG WRITERS IN NYANDARUA. 🧡📝 Today, our Nyandarua County Coordination Office delivered Certificates of Recognition to students and teachers of Ngaindeithia Secondary School who participated in the 2026 National Essay Competition. The students were commended for their effort, commitment, and creativity, and were encouraged to continue being good ambassadors advocating against drug use and for drug-free lifestyles.

CELEBRATING YOUNG WRITERS IN KAJIADO. 🧡📝 Our Kajiado County Office conducted the award presentation for the Kajiado County ADA Essay Competition winner at Moi Girls High School, Isinya, alongside certificates awarded to the participating teacher and the school. Additionally, we took the opportunity to engage with the learners, encouraging them to participate in extracurricular activities as a strategy for substance use prevention.

CELEBRATING YOUNG VOICES IN SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION: TAMBACH BOYS NATIONAL SCHOOL. 📝 Our Elgeyo Marakwet County Office visited Tambach Boys National School to celebrate and award students and teachers who participated in the 2026 National Essay Writing Competition on Substance Use Prevention. A total of 28 students and 2 teachers were awarded for their participation. We were especially proud to recognize the school's own student as the County Winner, a proud moment for the entire school community. The Principal, teachers, and students expressed their joy and gratitude for the recognition and pledged to participate even more actively in future essay competitions. They also committed to becoming NACADA Ambassadors, championing the campaign for a healthier, drug-free society within the school and the wider community.

CELEBRATING YOUNG WRITERS IN KILIFI. 📝 Our Kilifi County Office was at Ribe Girls Senior School to issue Certificates of Recognition to the students, teacher, and the school for their participation in the NACADA Essay Writing Competition. We commend them for their effort, commitment, and creativity in using their voices to champion substance use prevention.

CELEBRATING YOUNG WRITERS IN KERICHO. 📝 Our Kericho Office presented certificates to the girls and teachers at Toror Girls High School for their participation in the essay competition. We commend them for their effort, commitment, and creativity in using their voices to champion substance use prevention.

CELEBRATING YOUNG WRITERS IN BUSIA AND BUNGOMA. 📝 Our Busia/Bungoma Coordination Office awarded students and teachers Certificates of Recognition for the National Essay Writing Competition. Schools visited were SA Kolanya Girls National School, St. Kizito Mayanja Mixed Secondary School, Milani Mixed Secondary School, and Friends School Kamusinga. We commend them for their effort, commitment, and creativity in using their voices to champion substance use prevention.

CELEBRATING YOUNG WRITERS IN THARAKA NITHI. 📝 Our Embu Office awarded the Tharaka Nithi County Winner with an award, gift voucher, and certificate at St. Ann Girls Senior School. Later, Muthambi Girls were presented with their certificates. We commend these young writers for their effort, commitment, and creativity in using their voices to champion substance use prevention.

CELEBRATING YOUNG WRITERS AND EQUIPPING LEARNERS IN KERICHO. 📝 Our Kericho Coordinator visited Ngesumin Comprehensive School to present an award to the Kericho County winner of the essay competition. Sensitization of the whole school, including learners and teachers, was conducted as part of the exercise. The learners were encouraged to protect their brains, bodies, and future by not engaging in drug use.