Government Vows to Eradicate Drug Trafficking in Schools.
On Saturday, December 7, the government announced a firm crackdown on individuals trafficking drugs like bhang to school-going children.
Speaking at the Chepsaita Cross Country Run, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eradicating drug traffickers across the Rift Valley and the entire country.
Kindiki condemned the rising reports of drug abuse and pledged the enforcement of strict measures to eliminate the vice.
He emphasized that those selling drugs to young Kenyans are enemies of the nation and assured citizens that the government would combat drug abuse to safeguard the future of Kenya’s youth.
Referencing his tenure as Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kindiki vowed to apply the same vigor used to combat bandits in the North Rift to dismantle drug trafficking networks.
“The same energy that we used to destroy those characters and criminal groupings is the same energy we are going to use to dismantle criminals who are selling drugs like bhang to our school-going children,” Kindiki asserted.
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The Deputy President declared that the government would use relentless energy to combat the criminals selling drugs like bhang, promising success in the fight against the menace.
Alarming Statistics on School Drug Abuse
The problem of drug abuse in schools has persisted for years, with reports showing alarming trends. According to the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), a significant number of secondary school students have experimented with substances such as alcohol, tobacco, khat, prescription drugs, and cannabis.
A 2019 survey revealed that 23.4% of secondary school students had used drugs or alcohol at least once, with alcohol, tobacco, and khat being the most accessible substances within school environments.
Kindiki emphasized that education is a critical factor in talent development. He remarked that regardless of the profession, education sharpens talents, making individuals more productive and effective.
He noted that educated individuals not only utilize their talents better but also gain more benefits from them compared to uneducated but talented individuals.
Kindiki reiterated that education serves as an equalizer, bridging gaps between individuals from diverse backgrounds. He stated that it enables everyone, whether in sports, medicine, engineering, farming, or public service, to sit together as equals.
This, he said, underscores the transformative power of education in uniting and uplifting individuals across various fields.
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The Deputy President issued a stern warning to individuals facilitating doping among athletes, accusing them of destroying young talents. He declared that the government would be uncompromising in addressing this issue.
Kindiki described doping as the greatest threat to the credibility of Kenyan athletes, jeopardizing their careers and undermining the values of sportsmanship. He promised a ruthless crackdown on those involved in the distribution of harmful drugs in the sports sector.
Government Vows to Eradicate Drug Trafficking in Schools.
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