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NACADA announces 2026 national drug prevention essay writing competition

A student writes an essay during an examination. [Getty Images]

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse on Friday launched the 2026 National Senior School Essay Writing Competition on Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, targeting senior school students across Kenya.

In a press statement to newsrooms, the authority said the competition aims to empower learners to actively engage in substance use prevention through critical thinking, reflection, and positive advocacy.

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