Kisumu Governor asks church to help curb drug abuse

Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma joins Pamela Atieno, a pupil from Kudho Primary School in Obunga slums in Kisumu town, at a past event. Ranguma has said the high number of youths engaging in drug and substance abuse is worrying. [PHOTO: FILE/STANDARD]

KISUMU COUNTY: Governor Jack Ranguma has asked the clergy to help the county government fight drug and substance abuse, which is threatening the lives of youths in the lake-side city.

Mr Ranguma, who was addressing a congregation at Voice of Salvation and Healing Church in Kisumu, asked the church to have extensive drug abstinence campaigns during church services.