×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Western and Coast regions lead in alcohol use- NACADA report

Interior PS Raymond Omollo (centre) with NACADA Board Chair Dr. Stephen Mairori, NACADA CEO Victor Okioma (left), and other leaders during the launch of the National Survey Report on the Status of Drugs and Substance use in Kenya. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Western Region recorded the highest prevalence of alcohol use at 24 per cent in 2022, with at least 767,789 users accounting for the number.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
By AFP 10 hrs ago
Sports
African players in Europe: Salah off to AFCON amid uncertainty
By Ben Ahenda 12 hrs ago
Sports
Kahuria retains Royal Spring title for the second year
Sports
Tusker move joint top of Premier League with Kenya police
By Ben Ahenda 19 hrs ago
Boxing
Okaka now sets sights on African title