Kenya Ruto Urges National Unity in Fight Against Rising Youth Drug and Alcohol Crisis President Ruto said his administration was committed to doing “whatever it takes” to protect young people from the scourge of substance abuse. By IRENE MWANGI Published 4 hours ago Share Tweet NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 26 – President William Ruto has pledged a renewed national campaign against drug and alcohol abuse, describing the crisis as a growing threat to the country’s youth and future. Speaking during a church service in Tharaka Nithi County, the President said his administration was committed to doing “whatever it takes” to protect young people from the scourge of substance abuse. “We have to do whatever it takes. We have a clear plan to make sure that we save our children and the next generation from drug abuse and alcohol abuse,” Ruto said. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp He termed substance abuse a national menace that demands a united response from all sectors of society, including families, religious institutions, policymakers, and government agencies. “It is a menace in our nation, and it is our responsibility as leaders all of us, without finger-pointing to work together,” he said. “As parents, as church leaders, as policymakers, and as government, we must support one another.” Ruto emphasised that young people battling addiction should not be condemned, but rather supported and guided toward recovery. “We do not blame our children. We will find a way to support them and work with them so that they can build the future of our nation,” he said. The President linked the fight against drug and alcohol abuse to his broader call for national unity, saying collective action was essential to overcoming the challenge. “That is why I will make it my responsibility, business and calling to bring all Kenyans together,” he said. Ruto defended the formation of the broad-based government, saying it was intended to foster inclusivity and national cohesion by bringing together both supporters and former political rivals. “I formed the broad-based government to bring all Kenyans together, including those who did not vote for me, because the will of God is for all of us to be united,” he said. He said unity was critical not only for tackling social challenges but also for advancing development and sustaining peace across the country. “My plan and intent is to unite all Kenyans as we plan development for Kenyans and to bring peace in the country,” he said. In this article: Alcohol abuse Kenya , alcohol regulation Kenya government , Broad-Based Government Kenya , drug trafficking Kenya response , featured , Kenya , Kenya anti-drug strategy , Kenya youth drug abuse crisis , national unity Kenya Ruto , Ruto church speech 2026 , Ruto speech Tharaka Nithi , substance abuse prevention Kenya , William Ruto drug abuse campaign , youth protection Kenya policy Comments Comments Popular NATIONAL NEWS KDF graduates new infantry specialists to boost readiness Haiti Mission Chaos in Haiti as civilians attempt to block departure of Kenyan police officers Kenya KIM Campuses Shut Countrywide After TVET Crackdown on Unapproved Programs Kenya Transport Sector Demands Fuel Price Cap of Sh140 Diesel, Sh150 Petrol, Threatens Protests Kenya Ejersa (KEMSA), Rithaa (MSEA), Shurie (WRA) ranked among top-performing parastatal heads NATIONAL NEWS Python declared as ‘spare parts’ cargo from Tanzania seized at Namanga Top stories MPs push for policy shift to declare education subsidised over funding shortfall in free education program EDUCATION Govt releases Sh23.4bn 2nd term capitation ahead of Monday school reopening Kenya Gachagua Links London Trip to Resource Mobilisation for 2027 Polls Advertisement Share Tweet More on Capital News Kenya Muturi Opposes Kenya–France Defence Pact Over Sovereignty, Legal Immunity Concerns MOMBASA, Kenya, Apr 26 – Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has strongly opposed the proposed Kenya–France Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA), rai