Gov’t Forms 18-Man Task Force To Fight Against Drugs Use
In a bold move to battle the rising tide of narcotic drug usage, the government has formed a team of experienced experts to lead the fight against illegal narcotics.
Kipchumba Murkomen, Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration announced on Friday the names of 18 highly experienced professionals who would be responsible for discovering, assessing, and disposing of harmful medicines safely.
Jane Nafula Kisutia, Dorcus Nzilani Muthusi, Jackson Siele, Paul Bwora Wahoye, Jerusha Waithera Mugo, Salvine Cheruto Katukoi, Godwin Khamala Waliama, David Kiara Muthomi, Mercy Nkarye Runya, and Catherine Mbete Nzuve are among the newly appointed.
Others include Hemed Abeid Munis, Khadija Abdullahi Boya, Alexander Mbae Mburia, Luge Victoria Kiugha, Beth Purity Makena Gitonga, Christine Naserian Kudate, Felista Kairithi Henry, and Crispin Njeru Nguru.
This is a big step forward in NACADA’s continuous efforts to protect public health and safety.
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“In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 67(1) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration designates the following persons to be analysts for purposes of the Act.”
According to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Act, analysts play certain roles in the country’s drug-control efforts.
Some of the responsibilities include analyzing all confiscated chemicals, as well as inspecting and identifying substances suspected of being narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances.
This entails doing chemical tests and analysis to determine the composition of the compounds.
Providing expert testimony in court matters involving narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, documenting their findings, and writing extensive reports on the substances they examine.
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These reports are utilized as evidence in legal proceedings and for record-keeping.
The analyzers also guarantee that narcotic medications and psychotropic substances are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with applicable legislation.
They will collaborate closely with NACADA, the interior ministry, and law enforcement authorities to provide technical assistance and expertise in situations involving narcotics and psychotropic substances.
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The CS’s move comes as a recent NACADA report found that incidents of drug and substance misuse are on the rise among Kenyan youngsters, particularly in colleges.
Murkomen had promised to step up the fight against drug and substance misuse in the country.
“Alcohol and drug abuse among our youth ruin their health, hurt their potential, threaten our national security, and undermine our development,” stated CS Murkomen during the launch of the report by NACADA.
” This crisis needs an urgent national conversation about finding an all-of-society approach to combat it.”
Gov’t Forms 18-Man Task Force To Fight Against Drugs Use
