Ms Beverly Opwora represented Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo during the strategic plan launch
By: John Kariuki
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) yesterday unveiled the Strategic Plan 2023 – 2027.
The Principal Administrative Secretary Ms. Beverly Opwora (who represented Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo) observed: “Alcohol and Drug abuse pose a national threat to the safety of people and security of Kenya leading to deaths from adulterated alcohol, reduced productivity, health issues as well as fueling organized crime and violence within our communities. Drunk driving also remains a major cause of fatalities and serious injuries. In 2024, over 2.8 million liters of illicit and counterfeit alcohol were seized, alongside 6,000 kgs of bhang, resulting in nearly 30,000 arrests. The regions most impacted were Nairobi, Central, Rift Valley, Nyanza, and Western.”
According to Dr. Anthony Omerikwa, MBS, the Chief Executive Officer he noted: “This strategic plan is a product of widely consultative process involving the Board, staff and stakeholders. The plan envisages a nation free from alcohol and drug abuse by leading a coordinated campaign against alcohol and drug abuse through a multiagency approach to demand and supply reduction. During the plan period, the authority will adopt a multi-pronged approach in prevention, advocacy, compliance and enforcement, policy formulation and strategic research.”
He added, “The authority will create a culture of ultimate performance and excellence. This will seek achieve outstanding results at all levels that meet or exceed the expectations of our stakeholders. We look forward to the future and proactively adapt to meet expected challenges even as we ride on existing opportunities to deliver our mandate.”
On his part, Board Chairperson Rev. Dr. Stephen Mairori noted: “The plan charts a solid course for the next five years as the authority seeks to address challenges associated with alcohol and drug abuse and related harm. All the efforts will be geared towards realizing and supporting the initiatives of the Government policy as espoused in the Bottom-up economic transformation agenda as well as the Fourth Medium Term Plan. The plan proposes a resource requirement of Ksh. 12.213 billion whereas the projected resource envelope stands at Ksh 5.997 billion resulting in a resource gap of Ksh 6.216 billion. This therefore calls for innovative resource mobilization strategies, including strategic partnerships and collaboration with National Government agencies, County Governments, Faith Based Organizations, Civil society organizations and the public in collaborating with the Authority to bolster efforts to address the resource gap and support the priorities as indicated.”
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