21/09/2026
Blue Cross Kenya, the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse Nacada Kenya , and the County Government of Kakamega joined forces with local partners for an Alcohol Prevention Awareness Walk in Kakamega. The event aimed to promote an alcohol-free lifestyle and advocate for the strict enforcement of county alcohol regulations.
During the event, the NACADA Kakamega County Coordinator emphasized the critical enforcement of the "proximity rule" to keep alcohol outlets away from schools and protect children. While noting that past NACADA surveys ranked Western Kenyan high in alcohol consumption, she expressed confidence that ongoing collaborative prevention efforts will show measurable improvement in the next survey. Additionally, the Director of Blue Cross Kenya called on every county to establish at least one or two functional rehabilitation centres to support individuals battling addiction.