The objectives of this programme are to:
- Reduce drug and substance demand and supply, and related crime and conflict;
- Facilitate effective treatment and rehabilitation of drug users; and
- Fully operationalize NACADAA.
Key elements of this programme will include:
- Full Operationalization of NACADAA:With NACADAA now formally established as a statutory authority, the initial MTP focus will be:
- Full operationalization, involving the recruitment of dedicated staff (previously most staff were drawn from mainstream Ministries), the acquisition of offices, procurement of equipment and other institutional set-up and capacity development activities; and
- Establishment of formal inter-sectoral coordination and collaboration mechanisms.
- Drug Demand and Supply Reduction. Key focus areas will include:
- Public Education and Awareness Campaigns: Building on ongoing public education and awareness efforts will be enhanced, in partnership with private sector and development partners, as a demand-side initiative.
- Anti-Narcotic And Police Operations: Multi-agency operations involving police and intelligence agencies will be enhanced, with a key objective being to reduce the supply of drugs and illegal substances available in Kenya.
- Zero-Tolerance Measures: Enhanced punitive measures, including legal measures, will be introduced and implemented in order to increase risks to drug traffickers and other trans-national criminals, while sending out a strong “zero-tolerance” message to drug users.
- Drug and Substance Abuse Research: NACADAA will continue to collaborate with educational and research institutions on drug and substance abuse in Kenya.
- Facilitation of Effective Treatment and Rehabilitation of Drug Users: Under this measure, NACADAA intends to work in partnership with private sector medical institutions, private sector sponsors and private and community groups on initiatives that support the treatment and rehabilitation of drug users, within a holistic context that also includes post-rehabilitation counseling.
