Trizah Mwangi

Counseling Psychologist, Certified Addiction Professional II, UPC and UTC Trainer

[NACADA Kenya @NACADAKenya]

🏕️🧡 Taita Scouts Take a Stand Against Drugs

Our Taita team sensitized scouts from various schools during the County Scouts Camping on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ADA) prevention.

We:
✅ Debunked drug myths
✅ Held small group discussions on risk & protective factors
✅ Discussed impact on academics & career
✅ Promoted International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADA) 2026
Scouts = leaders for a drug-free future. 🧡

[NACADA Kenya @NACADAKenya]

🤝🧡 Marsabit Training – Building Counseling Skills for Prevention

In partnership with Raising Education and Training Organization Among the Pastoralists (RETO-AP), our Marsabit team held a one-day training on basic counseling skills and effects of substance abuse at ACK Church, Marsabit.

Stakeholders from Saku & Laisamis sub-counties attended.

Strengthening communities for International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADA) 2026. 🧡

[NACADA Kenya @NACADAKenya]

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧡 Prevention Begins with Us

Parents. Teachers. Religious leaders. Communities.

We all have a role to play in building resilience among young people and preventing alcohol and drug abuse before it starts.

Together, we can do this. 🧡

[NACADA Kenya @NACADAKenya]

👨‍👦💪 Be the Example – Your Choices Inspire Others

Men who make positive lifestyle choices improve their own health AND become role models for families, workplaces, and communities.

Choose health. Lead by example. 💪🧡

[NACADA Kenya @NACADAKenya]

🤝🧡 Pre-International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADA): Taita Taveta Leaders Unite for Prevention

At a relief food distribution event for persons with disabilities, our Taita Taveta team held a Q&A on drug issues, sharing 1192 helpline.

Joined by the Governor, CECM Youth & Sports, local leaders, and the area chief.

Substance abuse costs us all – in healthcare, crime, and productivity. Let's act. 🧡

[NACADA Kenya @NACADAKenya]

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[NACADA Kenya @NACADAKenya]

🧡🏛️ Committed to Safer, Healthier Communities

We remain committed to preventing alcohol and drug abuse through:
✅ Education
✅ Awareness
✅ Community engagement
✅ Treatment support
✅ Partnerships
A healthier future for all – including men and boys. 🧡🇰🇪

[NACADA Kenya @NACADAKenya]

💙👨 Men's Health Month – Reaffirming Our Commitment

As Men's Health Month continues, let's support men and boys in making healthy, responsible, and informed decisions that promote wellbeing.

Every choice matters. Every man matters. 💙🧡

[NACADA Kenya @NACADAKenya]

🌍🧡 The World Drug Problem Is Evolving – So Are We

New substances. New challenges. New responses.

We remain committed to protecting individuals, families, and communities through evidence-based prevention and awareness.

The fight continues. We are ready. 🧡

[NACADA Kenya @NACADAKenya]

🤝🏛️ Nyeri Leaders Unite Against Social Challenges

At the invitation of MP Hon. Duncan Mathenge, our Nyeri team joined a public forum at Rware High School to address:
✅ Alcohol & drug abuse
✅ Triple threat (HIV, teenage pregnancy, GBV)
✅ Defilement
Joined by @nsdcc_kenya, @ngaosKE , community & religious leaders.
Collaboration = impact. 🧡

[NACADA Kenya @NACADAKenya]

🎣🧡 Turkana Reaches Fishermen in Kalokol with Prevention Messages

Our Turkana team joined a public engagement forum in Kalokol, organized by Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Turkana Central, to sensitize fishermen on the effects of cannabis and other substances on health and safety.

Prevention knows no boundaries. 🧡

[NACADA Kenya @NACADAKenya]

📻🧡 Kisumu IDADA Campaign Takes to the Airwaves

Our Kisumu team went live on Radio Maria and Peace FM Radio for interactive International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADA) campaigns.

Listeners called in to discuss:
✅ Substance abuse prevention
✅ School fires and possible drug use among students
✅ 1192 helpline
Vibrant conversations. Real impact. 🧡

[NACADA Kenya @NACADAKenya]

🏥🤝 Annual Meeting for Rehabilitation Owners and Administrators

This morning, we convened countrywide rehab owners and administrators in Nairobi to strengthen partnerships and elevate standards in rehabilitation services.

The CEO @omerikwa , represented by the Director, Legal Services, Leackey Ila, emphasised upholding the highest ethical standards in care.

Quality treatment = dignified recovery. 🧡

[NACADA Kenya @NACADAKenya]

🏛️🧡 NACADA at Public Service Week – KICC

We are participating in Public Service Week at @KICC_kenya, showcasing our programmes and sensitizing public servants on alcohol and drug abuse prevention and management.

Healthy public servants = better service delivery. 🧡

[NACADA Kenya @NACADAKenya]

🏕️🧡 Empowering Elgeyo Marakwet Scouts

Our Elgeyo Marakwet team joined the Scouts Association at St. Peters Marakwet Boys & St. Patrick's National School.

We empowered scouts with knowledge & values to resist substance use.

Discussed:
✅ Effects of drug use
✅ School prevention
Reminded: You are role models – live self-discipline, responsibility, trustworthiness.
📞 1192

[NACADA Kenya @NACADAKenya]

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[NACADA Kenya @NACADAKenya]

📚🧡 300 Learners Reached in Kieni East

Our Nyeri County Office held a sensitization session at Warazo Jet Comprehensive School, educating Grade 4–9 learners on:
✅ Dangers of drug abuse
✅ Healthy life choices
✅ Prevention strategies
✅ Positive peer influence
✅ Available support systems
Empowering young ambassadors for drug-free schools. 🧡

[NACADA Kenya @NACADAKenya]

🏕️🤝 Engaging Tana River Scouts at Idzowe Primary

Our Tana River team attended a scouting competition at Idzowe Primary School, Garsen Sub-County.

We sensitized scouts on:
✅ Effects of alcohol and drug abuse
✅ Abstinence from substances
✅ Becoming peer educators in their schools and communities
Teachers were also sensitized on the National School Guidelines.
Scouts leading the way to drug-free communities! 🧡

[NACADA Kenya @NACADAKenya]

💙👨 Men's Mental Health Month – Taita Taveta in Action

Our Taita Taveta team together with the County Police Counseling Psychologist facilitated an Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ADA) & mental health awareness forum for men at AIC Kamtonga Church (remote Taita).

We also:
✅ Engaged OCS Kamtonga on collaboration for disciplined forces
✅ Sensitized primary school children from Compassion
Every person. Every place. Every conversation matters. 🧡

[TheStarKenya @TheStarKenya]

NACADA Chairman Stephen Mairori has said the Authority is committed to working with the clergy to reclaim children and restore the nation’s moral fabric, adding that the collaboration will help protect young people and rebuild the country.
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