Speaking at the Chepsaita Cross Country Run, Kindiki emphasized the government’s determination to eliminate drug dealers targeting school-going children, particularly in the Rift Valley region, and across the country.
Kindiki condemned the increasing reports of drug trafficking in schools, highlighting substances like bhang that have found their way into the hands of young people.
He described the individuals involved in this trade as "enemies of Kenya" and stressed that the government would use all its resources to dismantle these criminal networks.
He assured Kenyans that the government would enforce stringent measures to curb drug abuse, which continues to hamper the futures of young people in the country.
Drawing on his experience as the former Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kindiki likened the government's approach to tackling drug traffickers to the aggressive efforts used to combat bandits in the North Rift.
He noted that the same energy and determination used to fight those endangering the nation’s security would be applied to dismantle the networks facilitating drug trafficking.
"We will succeed," he asserted, reaffirming the government's firm stance on the issue.
The alarming rise of drug abuse in Kenyan schools has been a persistent concern for years.
According to the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), a significant number of secondary school students have experimented with various substances, including alcohol, tobacco, khat, and cannabis.
A 2019 survey indicated that 23.4% of secondary school students had used drugs or alcohol at least once, with alcohol, tobacco, and khat being among the most accessible substances within school environments.
In addition to addressing drug abuse in schools, Kindiki also spoke out against the growing issue of doping in Kenyan sports.
He condemned individuals who supply performance-enhancing drugs to athletes, tarnishing the country’s reputation in international sports, particularly athletics.
The Deputy President vowed that the government would stand firm against those involved in doping and other criminal activities that undermine the integrity of Kenyan sports.
Kindiki’s declaration marks a decisive step in the government’s efforts to protect the nation’s youth and sports sector from the damaging effects of drugs and criminal activity.
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