The Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK) has come out to support the newly launched National Policy for the Prevention, Management, and Control of Alcohol, Drugs, and Substance Abuse, spearheaded by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) and the Ministry of Interior and National Administration.
In response to recent comments by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who noted the perceived silence from faith leaders, EAK has reaffirmed its commitment to combating substance abuse and addressing its devastating effects on Kenyan families and communities.
“As a faith-based network committed to the spiritual, moral, and social wellbeing of the Kenyan people, we applaud the policy’s bold, multi-sectoral approach to confronting the escalating crisis of substance abuse in our nation,” stated the Alliance in a press release.“The policy’s emphasis on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and community empowerment aligns with our mission to foster healthy, God-honouring communities,” EAK added.
The Alliance praised the policy for its strong protections for vulnerable groups, particularly children and youth, against the misleading marketing of alcohol and other harmful substances.
“Its grounding in evidence-based interventions, human dignity, and constitutional rights reflects a firm foundation for national healing and transformation,” the statement continued.
