This archive report was first published on 11 December 2019.
On December 11, 2019, Mandera County in Kenya marked a significant milestone in its fight against drug and substance abuse with the graduation of 140 traffic marshals and drug control officers.
The officers underwent a 40-day training program by the Nairobi County Government inspectorate team, aimed at strengthening their capacity and knowledge in marshalling traffic and dealing with the county's drug menace.
Mandera Governor Ali Roba praised his administration for ensuring service to the people and emphasized the importance of the training in controlling traffic and rooting out the drug menace.
"Today marks another milestone in the training and capacity building of our special units who will be assigned specific roles in controlling traffic within Mandera Municipality, coordinating efforts to root out drug menace and restoring order," he said.
The training was a collaborative effort between the county government and the National Police Service, with other groups benefiting from the training including drug control officers and the rapid response team.
Despite the lack of documentation, there is growing concern about the rise of drug and substance abuse in Mandera County, with the county boss appealing for support from local and international partners in dealing with the issue.
