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Youth in Kisii begin tree planting project, performing arts to stop drug abuse

Jabstir pupils match along Kakamega streets to create awareness on drug abuse on October 28, 2022. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Nacada, in collaboration with a Kisii-based CBO, has launched a tree-planting campaign and an art performance programme to discourage youth from engaging in drug abuse.

The officials advised the youth to avoid drug use and instead participate in the performing arts, as well as to support President William Ruto's tree-planting initiative.

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