Local comedian Vincent Mwasia Mutua popularly known as Chipukeezy has responded following his appointment as a Director in the board of the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA).
Chipukeezy took to his Instagram account to thank God and President Uhuru Kenyatta for the appointment.
The comedian in the post promised to work hard in his new position and to ensure he fulfills his duties as required.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank God, H.E the President, the Deputy President for the appointment into the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse Board (NACADA). This is very humbling and I promise to work very hard towards ensuring that the task ahead is accomplished as per expectations,” posted Chipukeezy on his Instagram handle.
The position was previously held by Starehe Member of Parliament Charles Njagua who congratulated Chipukeezy for the appointment.
“Congratulations Chipukizi on your appointment as a Director at Nacada, wish u well my brother,” posted Mr Njagua.
In a special Gazette Notice, Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi stated that Chipukeezy and George Ogalo will be members of NACADA for a period of three years.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by section 6 (1) of the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse Act, the Cabinet Secretary, Interior and Co-ordination of National Government appoints Vincent Mwasia Mutua and George Ogalo to be members of the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse Board, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from the 6th June, 2018,” reads the gazette notice dated the 5th June, 2018,” the Gazette Notice reads in part.