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Commemorating World Drug Day 2025 In Kenya
On June 26th, ISSUP Kenya joined the global community in marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADA) with a powerful series of community-based activities across the country. This year’s celebrations highlighted the organization’s commitment to prevention through action, creativity, and local engagement.
Understanding Gambling Addiction and Its Links to Substance Use Disorders & Mental Health in Kenya.
Alcohol and Substance Use Prevention and Management Technical Working Group
ISSUP -KENYA joined key stakeholders at the Alcohol and Substance Use Prevention and Management Technical Working Group meeting held at Four Points by Sheraton, Nairobi.
Mental Health Conference & Excursion – Kigali, Rwanda
ISSUP Kenya participates in a Mental Health Conference & Excursion in Rwanda. The event was co-organised by ISSUP-KENYA and Mshauri Therapy Hub and Pro Care.
The conference officially started in Kigali on 6th May 2025, under the theme “Trauma Healing.”
Transferência do Comitê Executivo da ISSUP Quênia
O Comitê Executivo da ISSUP Quênia com membros entrantes e cessantes após a cerimônia de juramento e despedida dos respectivos grupos. Da esquerda para a direita: Albert Muraya, presidente cessante de Mídia/Relações Públicas; Lambert Oigara, Tesoureiro; Catherine Muthiani, vice-presidente do capítulo; Frank Laurence, vice-tesoureiro cessante, presidente do comitê de membros, presidente do comitê eleitoral; Jane Wamboi Ndungu, membro do exco; Dra.
ISSUP Kenya celebrates INEP Plus Graduation in Kenya
ISSUP Kenya recently ran the INEP Plus course in Kenya with a cohort of five (5) participants successfully completing the course and earning recognition for their efforts. These participants are addiction counselors with diverse specializations within the field of drug demand reduction.
ISSUP Kenya participates in PTACC African Leaders Deflection Summit
Dr Jackie Anundo ISSUP -KENYA Secretary, attended a 2-day summit hosted by the Police, Treatment and Community Collaborative (PTACC). PTACC is an organisation that seeks to strategically enhance the quantity and quality of community behavioural health and social service options through engagement in deflection and pre-arrest diversion
ISSUP Kenya at National Recovery Month
National Recovery Month was celebrated in Kenya on Friday 27th September with an event at the Empower Her Recovery Centre - Nueva Annex (Ngewa House) with the theme Empowering Women in Recovery. The event was graced by ISSUP Kenya members Dr Pamela Kaithuru (chapter President), Catherine Mwati, Jane Wambui (executive committee members), Fatma Musau (former executive committee member), and Kui Mucara (founder Nueva Annex) and Nkatha Mwenda. Well in ladies!
ISSUP Kenya pays Courtesy Call on Kenyan Parliamentary Representative.
ISSUP Kenya Director, Dr Pamela Kaithuru meets with Kenyan Parliamentary Representative, Hon. Antoney Kibagendi to explore collaboration between the civil society organisation and the Government.
Honorable Kibagendi is the Member of Parliament for the Kitutu Chache constituency and the Chairperson of the Parliamentarians Against Drugs and Substance Abuse Caucus.
The meeting was held on Monday 19th August 2024.
ISSUP Quênia facilita o treinamento comunitário de UTC1
