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Nyambura Kigera retweeted
GROWING A GREENER, HEALTHIER KENYA: MAZINGIRA WEEK AND DAY 2026 ACROSS COUNTIES. 🌱
Our county offices joined stakeholders nationwide to mark Mazingira Week and Mazingira Day 2026 through tree-planting, clean-up exercises, and community awareness on environmental conservation and alcohol and drug abuse prevention.
Nyeri County
Nyeri County marked the climax of Mazingira Week with tree-planting activities targeting 375,000 seedlings across three forest stations: Hombe Forest, Mathira (80,000); Kabage Forest, Tetu (150,000); Gathiuru Forest, Kieni (125,000); and Muringato Forest, Nyeri Central (20,000). We participated at Kabage Forest, Tetu, joining other stakeholders in promoting environmental conservation, community well-being, and sustainable development.
Baringo County
Mazingira Day celebrations began with the cleaning of the Baringo County Commissioner's complex, involving departments hosted in the complex. Later, our team joined stakeholders and learners from Kabarnet Boys Senior School and Kapropita Girls Senior School, led by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), for a tree-planting exercise at Kabarnet Prisons and the Kabarnet School for the Deaf and Blind. We used the opportunity to create awareness on ADA and shared our toll-free helpline 1192.
Taita Taveta County
Taita Taveta celebrated World Environment Day 2026 by engaging in tree planting (1,200 seedlings) and community awareness activities in Voi. The event began at Priscilla Comprehensive School, where we planted trees and educated over 100 students, teachers, and community members on making informed choices regarding alcohol and drug use. Additional tree planting occurred at Precious Girls Voi.
Isiolo County
Our Isiolo Office participated in Mazingira Day celebrations by planting 300 tree seedlings at Mwangaza Girls Senior School in partnership with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), NEMA, the Ministry of Education, and other stakeholders.
Uasin-Gishu County
Our Uasin-Gishu County Coordination Team, in collaboration with AIC Koisaram Church, Guiding Light Community-Based Organization (CBO), other stakeholders, and community members, commemorated Mazingira Day 2026 through a tree-planting exercise at AIC Koisaram Church and the nearby dam. A total of 1,200 assorted indigenous and exotic tree seedlings were planted to promote environmental conservation, restore degraded areas, enhance vegetation cover, and protect water resources.
Across all counties, these activities fostered community participation in environmental stewardship, promoted climate resilience, and encouraged collective responsibility in safeguarding the environment for present and future generations.
Nyambura Kigera retweeted
EMPOWERING AFRICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS FOR A DRUG-FREE FUTURE. 🎓
Our Nairobi County Office conducted an alcohol and drug abuse sensitization at Africa Nazarene University, engaging students on the effects of substance abuse, prevention strategies, and the importance of making informed decisions.
The engagement aimed to raise awareness and promote a healthy, responsible, and drug-free society.
We remain committed to working with universities to build safe, supportive, and drug-free learning environments.
Nyambura Kigera retweeted
#DYK that the new International President @Movendi_Int is from 🇺🇬 and is also, our Board Chair Emeritus?
Her name? - @juliet_namukasa ! 😁👏
We bore witness to the official announcement to this great office, day before yesterday at the 71st Movendi World Congress.
"Madam Chair" (as we fondly refer to you), we look forward to working with you, at a much wider level!
Congratulations, again!
As we updated you a month ago, we are @Movendi_Int 's 71st World Congress.
Delegates of various member organisations look back at the period that has passed, discuss and adopt the new strategic plan, membership fees and budget, and elect the Board that will lead the work in the coming years.
We will update you on what transpires.
Nyambura Kigera retweeted
PROMOTING WORKPLACE WELLNESS AT HUDUMA CENTRE ISIOLO. 🏢
Our Isiolo County Office held a Workplace Prevention and Wellness Session with staff members of Huduma Centre Isiolo during their Customer Service Week activities.
The session focused on alcohol and drug abuse prevention, mental wellness, and the importance of maintaining a healthy, safe, and productive workplace.
We remain committed to promoting wellness and prevention in workplaces across Isiolo County.
Nyambura Kigera retweeted
🚨 ZERO TOLERANCE: War on Illicit Brews & Drugs Intensifies 🚨
Our CEO Dr. Anthony @omerikwa today joined a high-level meeting chaired by the Deputy President H.E. Prof. @_KithureKindiki at Karen, Nairobi.
The Resolutions:
🔹 8 licenses of second-gen alcohol manufacturers CANCELLED.
🔹 26 compliant manufacturers to be re-inspected afresh.
🔹 Multi-Sectoral High-Level Team established (chaired by DP).
🔹 New laws coming in 1 month to regulate ethanol & punish adulteration.
🔹 Zero Tolerance means NO political interference.
We are crushing the cartels. 🇰🇪
Nyambura Kigera retweeted
EQUIPPING STUDENT LEADERS AT GARISSA UNIVERSITY. 🎓
Our Garissa County Office carried out sensitization for student leaders at Garissa University on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ADA) prevention.
25 student leaders and university staff were in attendance.
Equipping student leaders strengthens peer-to-peer prevention and builds a culture of healthy choices on campus.
Nyambura Kigera retweeted
PROMOTING ROAD SAFETY AND SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION IN KISII. 🧡🚦
Today, we concluded our four-day training for SACCO owners, matatu operators, and drivers on road safety and substance use prevention and mitigation in Kisii County.
We partnered with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), World Governance Centre, and Kenya Red Cross Society, among other key stakeholders.
More than 200 people benefited from the training.
We remain committed to promoting safe, healthy, and drug-free communities.
Nyambura Kigera retweeted
PROMOTING WORKPLACE ADA PREVENTION AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN BARINGO. 👮🏾
Today, we engaged law enforcement officers in a Workplace Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ADA) prevention and management sensitization session during their psychosocial support awareness workshop organized by the County Administration Police Commander.
We shared our toll-free helpline 1192 for counselling, support, and referral services.
We remain committed to promoting wellness and prevention among our law enforcement officers.
Nyambura Kigera retweeted
AUTHORITY SHINES AT THE ASK KITALE NATIONAL SHOW WITH TWO AWARDS. 🏆
Our Trans-Nzoia County Coordination Office continued with the exhibition forum at the ASK Kitale National Show, emerging as the best stand in Youth Activities and Empowerment and runners-up for best stand in the Non-Agricultural Based Statutory Board category.
Participants from different schools, including learners and teaching staff, were engaged in sensitization on alcohol and drug abuse.
We were also privileged to host the Chief Guest, County Secretary and Head of Public Service Trans-Nzoia County, Madam Truphosa Amere, and County Executive Committee Member for Agriculture, Mrs. Phanice Khatundi, who visited the stand during the second day of the exhibition.
We remain committed to engaging communities and sharing our mandate through platforms like the ASK Show.
Nyambura Kigera retweeted
GREENING THE HIGHWAY AND PROMOTING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES IN NYERI. 🌱
Day 4 of Mazingira Week focused on the greening of the highway at Marua Interchange, where 1,000 indigenous trees were planted to promote environmental conservation, restore green spaces, and enhance the beauty of the highway corridor.
The tree-planting exercise was led by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) Central Region, in collaboration with our Nyeri Office and other stakeholders.
The initiative demonstrated the importance of multi-agency partnerships in advancing environmental sustainability and creating healthier, greener communities.
During the activity, we also took the opportunity to sensitize participants and members of the public on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ADA) prevention, emphasizing the connection between a healthy environment, positive lifestyles, and the well-being of communities.
Nyambura Kigera retweeted
EQUIPPING EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS ON ADA PREVENTION IN TAITA TAVETA. 📚
Our Taita Taveta County Office attended the 2026 Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Briefing Meeting at the County Commissioner's Hall, Mwatate Sub-County.
Stakeholders present included Sub-County Directors from the Ministry of Education and Teachers Service Commission (TSC), members and officials from KNEC, Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), TSC, Head Teachers and Principals from various primary and secondary schools across the sub-county, National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs), Red Cross, CIC Insurance, among others.
We sensitized participants on the National Guidelines for Alcohol and Substance Use Prevention and Management in Basic Education Institutions, highlighting strategies that will help in the fight against alcohol and drug abuse for both primary and secondary schools.
Our toll-free helpline number 1192 was shared to increase our visibility.
Nyambura Kigera retweeted
ENSURING QUALITY CARE: COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES IN ELDORET. 🏥
Today, our Uasin-Gishu County Coordination Team conducted compliance inspections of newly established treatment and rehabilitation facilities in Eldoret to assess adherence to the National Standards for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Persons with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs).
The exercise focused on ensuring safe, healthy, and client-centred environments and the provision of quality, ethical, and evidence-based services.
Key areas assessed included intake and admission procedures, public health and hygiene standards, structured treatment programmes and daily activities, counselling and psychosocial support, recovery management, aftercare and referral mechanisms, while safeguarding the rights, dignity, and well-being of persons with SUDs.
We remain committed to ensuring that rehabilitation facilities operate to the highest standards.
Nyambura Kigera retweeted
PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH AND SIGHT: AVOIDING COUNTERFEIT ALCOHOL IN TAITA TAVETA. 👁️🧠
Our Taita Taveta Office participated in the World Mental Health and Sight Day event held at Mwakichunyi Ground in Mbololo Ward, Voi Sub-County, attracting over 200 community members.
While the event primarily focused on mental and eye health, it provided a vital platform to discuss mental health and the various challenges that affect individuals and families, including stress, substance use, addiction, and alcohol abuse.
Attendees were encouraged to avoid counterfeit alcohol and illicit brews such as Pasha, Chang'aa, Kangara, and Mbangara, which can impair vision and lead to blindness. The detrimental effects of these substances on mental health were emphasized.
The importance of seeking professional support, including accessing rehabilitation services when necessary, was also highlighted. Participants were reminded of the helpline number 1192 for reporting drug-related activities and for support, guidance, and referrals.
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EMPOWERING FAITH LEADERS FOR PREVENTION IN KIMANA. ⛪
Our Kajiado County Office held a Capacity Building forum for religious leaders in Kimana Town.
The forum aimed to strengthen faith leaders' skills in supporting individuals struggling with substance use and to empower them to lead prevention efforts within their congregations.
Additionally, the forum highlighted the Community-Based Model of rehabilitation as a solution to address the lack of rehabilitation services in the Sub-County.
We remain committed to working with faith-based institutions to build drug-free communities.
Nyambura Kigera retweeted
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.
Nyambura Kigera retweeted
CELEBRATING YOUNG WRITERS IN KAJIADO. 📝
Our Kajiado County Office visited Maasai Schools to issue certificates to the participants of the essay writing competition.
The school received the certificates with a lot of appreciation. We encouraged the students to take part in such competitions as a way of exercising their creativity and also spreading messages on prevention of alcohol and drug abuse.
Nyambura Kigera retweeted
EMPOWERING YOUNG LEARNERS IN MARSABIT.
This afternoon, our Marsabit County Coordination Office conducted an age-appropriate Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ADA) sensitization session with pupils at Kituruni Primary School.
We helped pupils understand, in simple and child-friendly language, the dangers of alcohol and other drugs, how to recognize harmful influences, and the importance of making healthy and responsible choices.
We encouraged them to say no to drugs, seek help from trusted adults, avoid risky peer influence, and focus on their education, talents, health, and future aspirations.
Nyambura Kigera retweeted
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.
Nyambura Kigera retweeted
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.
Nyambura Kigera retweeted
ADDICTION AS A FAMILY DISEASE: OUR LAIKIPIA TEAM SENSITIZES FAMILIES AT RECOVERY TRAILS. 🧡🏥
Our Laikipia County Office conducted a sensitization session on "Addiction as a Family Disease" at Recovery Trails Rehabilitation Centre during the Family Visit Day.
We highlighted the effects of substance use disorders on individuals and families, the importance of family support, early intervention, and seeking professional help.
Participants were also sensitized on our 1192 toll-free helpline for counselling, information, and referral services.
