The United Kingdom’s embassy has continued with its tour’s across the country challenging youths to quit alcohol and other stimulants as it also seeks to empower them economically.
On Sunday, the embassy through Mr Charles Adams visited Borabu constituency and was able to take a total of 12 youths for rehabilitation after they promised to quit alcoholism.
Speaking during the event, Mr Adams said the embassy was not only willing to empower those who quit economically but also effectively rehabilitate them so that they successfully integrate with the rest of the community.
“The UK is sensitive to ensure that Kenyan youths are living a life free of alcohol and other stimulant drugs. That is why we have come to Nyamira with the same message. It’s time for those who still believes in drinking alcohol to quit and get rehabilitated. The UK is also ready to empower them once they undergo rehabilitation,” he said.
Mr Adams said the project by the embassy had a fully backing by Nacada and said they would work with local youth’s groups to reach persons of interest.
“So many questions have been asked about our relationship with Nacada and I want to say that we have their blessings. The organising committee thought that it would be efficient if we work with existing youth groups in every constituency to bring those affected on board,” he added.
He said the embassy had managed to successfully receive at least 300 youths who quit drinking and using of other outlawed drugs in six constituencies since they started on November 2015.
“We only started on November and we have managed over 300 youths from six constitutes. Today it was also a nice outing because twelve is a good number. We want to see our youths building their lives at the tender age and not engaging in drinking our using of outlawed drugs,” he said.