The Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK) has come out to support the newly launched National Policy for the Prevention, Management, and Control of Alcohol, Drugs, and Substance Abuse, spearheaded by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) and the Ministry of Interior and National Administration.
In response to recent comments by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who noted the perceived silence from faith leaders, EAK has reaffirmed its commitment to combating substance abuse and addressing its devastating effects on Kenyan families and communities.
“As a faith-based network committed to the spiritual, moral, and social wellbeing of the Kenyan people, we applaud the policy’s bold, multi-sectoral approach to confronting the escalating crisis of substance abuse in our nation,” stated the Alliance in a press release.
“The policy’s emphasis on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and community empowerment aligns with our mission to foster healthy, God-honouring communities,” EAK added.
The Alliance praised the policy for its strong protections for vulnerable groups, particularly children and youth, against the misleading marketing of alcohol and other harmful substances.
“Its grounding in evidence-based interventions, human dignity, and constitutional rights reflects a firm foundation for national healing and transformation,” the statement continued.
EAK also highlighted its ongoing contributions to the sector, including the work of Teen Challenge Kenya, a ministry of one of its member churches, which has been pivotal in prevention and rehabilitation through a combination of biblical and scientific approaches.
Moving forward, the Alliance pledged to actively mobilize its member churches and institutions across all counties to support awareness creation, pastoral care, rehabilitation efforts, and advocacy for a drug-free Kenya.
“We call upon all stakeholders—faith groups, civil society, policymakers, families, and the private sector—to unite under this framework for a renewed, healthier, and more productive society,” the alliance said
