Garissa Governor Urges Youth to Abstain from Drugs and Crime

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Garissa Governor Nathif Jama has a clear message for the youth in his area: abstain from drug and substance abuse, as well as crime, if you want to have a bright future. Jama, who addressed an award ceremony honouring the best performers of the 2024/25 FKF county league season, emphasized the importance of sports as a means of staying away from vices. He noted that sports build character and foster community cohesion, and that structured recreational activities like football teach valuable skills such as teamwork, dedication, fair play and resilience.

Key Takeaways:

  • Garissa Governor Nathif Jama has urged young people in the area to abstain from drug and substance abuse, as well as engaging in crime, if they want to have a bright future.
  • Jama emphasized the importance of sports as a means of staying away from vices, stating that structured recreational activities like football build character and foster community cohesion.
  • He noted that sports teach valuable skills such as teamwork, dedication, fair play and resilience, which are essential for success in life.
  • Jama highlighted the need for a collaborative effort from all stakeholders to correct the issue of drug and substance abuse, which has contributed to an increase in the crime rate.
  • The county has initiated programmes aimed at addressing unemployment, establishing a county revolving fund for young people to borrow money and start businesses, and investing in TVETs (Technical and Vocational Education and Training).
  • Garissa has faced significant challenges related to drug and substance abuse, with bhang, cocaine, and miraa being among the most abused drugs.
  • The county is working with Nacada (National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse) and the Ministry of Health to address the issue.

Statistics:

  • Garissa Governor Nathif Jama stated that the use of drugs and substance abuse has contributed to an increase in the crime rate.
  • The county has initiated a county revolving fund, where young people can borrow money and start businesses to empower themselves economically.
  • Garissa has a high prevalence of drug and substance abuse, with bhang, cocaine, and miraa being among the most abused drugs.

Sources:

  • Garissa Governor Nathif Jama's speech at the award ceremony honouring the best performers of the 2024/25 FKF county league season.
  • News article from [exact source not mentioned in original text]