Civil society groups have expressed support for the National Policy for the Prevention, Management, and Control of Alcohol, Drugs, and Substance Abuse (2025).
In a joint statement in Nairobi, the groups said alcohol abuse in Kenya is not just a personal problem, but a family, community and national issue that is destroying productivity and the country's social fabric. "It is unchecked availability, affordability and normalisation is driving a health crisis, destroying Kenya's productivity and national well being.
This policy is timely to help us course-correct," reads the statement.
The organisations include Addiction Prevention and Rehabilitation Association of Kenya, Blue Cross Kenya, Elewa Ulevi, Graceful Youth Recovery Centre, International Institute for Legislative Affairs, International Society of Substance Use Professionals-Kenya Chapter and Kasarani Community Anti-Drug and Alcohol Coalition.
