Last week, I was honored to attend the launch of the Status of DSU Among University Students report. Key insights: 📊45.6% of students have used drugs; 26.6% are current users 🍻 Alcohol (87.3%) & tobacco (64.4%) are most accessible ⚠️ Friends (66.4%) & even staff supply drugs

@CMAwuor @MarauKenny @GideonAustine1 @KelvinMithamo_ @RoseyNadima @WinlightH @IncubatorGHAI @kenyacardiacs @KETCA254 @NACADAKenya At IILA, we believe policy can change this story. That is why we work to: ➡️ Advance tobacco and nicotine taxation to reduce consumption and save lives. ➡️ Support the development of strong alcohol policies and taxation measures that protect communities from harm. ➡️ Advocate

@KELINKenya @IncubatorGHAI @NCDAllianceKe @KenyaNCCK @madogutu @OmotoPauline @GideonAustine1 @KelvinMithamo_ @CMAwuor With the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) rising in Kenya, staying vigilant is not only important but also urgent. Through strong partnerships and shared commitment, we can safeguard food policies that put people’s health before profit. . . . #FoodPolicyKE #FoodPolicy

By empowering youth with knowledge and values, we’re investing in their holistic development, both as athletes and as future leaders in their communities. #SCADCares #PreventionWorks

SCAD had an exciting session with the U15 & U13 athletes from LionsFootball Academy. Through the #MoreThanFootball initiative, we’re going beyond the pitch to equip young players with essential life skills. #PreventionWorks

With #WorldHeartDay approaching, Kenya must urgently prioritize the health of its people. Industrially produced trans fats fuel heart disease yet remain unregulated. South Africa, Egypt & Nigeria have acted. Kenya cannot afford to fall behind. #TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC

@IncubatorGHAI @TawlaTZ @ResolveTSL @kenyacardiacs @strokehyperten1 @HeartandStroke @worldheartfed @MOH_Kenya @KEBS_ke @WHOKenya @ncdalliance @NCDAllianceKe @TheHealthDrive @Consumers_Kenya @PublicHealthMoH @MOH_DHP @AfricanNCDsNet @eancdalliance @heartconcern_KE @Amref_Kenya 👉 As we count down to #WorldHeartDay, we call on @MOH_Kenya to prioritize and pass strong regulations to eliminate industrially produced trans fats (iTFAs) from our food supply. This will promote health and save lives! . . . #TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC

💓 New Episode Alert! How Cardio Improves Heart Health! Your heart works tirelessly—let’s give it some love! ❤️ Regular cardio = stronger heart, better cholesterol, lower BP & reduced NCD risk. 🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️ 👉 Watch here: https://t.co/SVvxCDW5WM #ActOnNCDs #BeatNCDs

@stowelink_inc @NACADAKenya @KETCA254 @AfricaNoTobacco @ACBF_Official @oduor_kevin1 @MarauKenny @Being_Africa @OgwenoStephen_ @TobaccoMonitor @kevin_asir9012 @SonaliThakrar @EricDean54 @scadkenya @ThomasLindi @valerie_aura @Morgan_ke1 @MokayaKelvinOb Discussions focused on the growing use of social media by the tobacco industry and its influencers to market tobacco and nicotine products, in Kenya. These tactics bypass existing advertising and promotion regulations and place our youth at risk! #TIMRTeamKenya #TobaccoControl

Stronger policies on industrially produced trans fats can change this story by reducing these fats in our food supply, lowering the risk of heart disease, and preventing unnecessary healthcare costs. #TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC

@IncubatorGHAI @KELINKenya @KenyaNCCK @NCDAllianceKe @MediaCouncilK @AMWIK @TawlaTZ @CefrohtUg @VitalStrat @BloombergDotOrg @CMAwuor @MarauKenny @ClaretAdhiambo @felix_asoha @Ngugimburu11 @Morgan_ke1 @OgwenoStephen_ @oduor_kevin1 @Wangoma_tweets @ciryan_achola Findings of the report shed light on who is shaping the conversation, where stories are being told, and how they reach audiences - insights that strengthen our ability to work with the media to inform the public, engage policymakers & counter industry narratives. #FoodPolicyKE

@IncubatorGHAI @KELINKenya @KenyaNCCK @NCDAllianceKe @MediaCouncilK @AMWIK @TawlaTZ @CefrohtUg @VitalStrat @BloombergDotOrg @CMAwuor @MarauKenny @ClaretAdhiambo @felix_asoha @Ngugimburu11 @Morgan_ke1 @OgwenoStephen_ @oduor_kevin1 @Wangoma_tweets @ciryan_achola @valerie_aura @Being_Africa @EricDean54 @RoseyNadima @WinlightH @KelvinMithamo_ @GideonAustine1 @NduguAbisai @SayaMadge @KorieCarol A heartfelt thank you to @IncubatorGHAI, media professionals and CSOs who shared their time, insights, and expertise to make this important resource possible! This collective effort lays a strong foundation for impactful advocacy in advancing healthy food policies. #FoodPolicyKE

CIVIL SOCIETY UNITED AGAINST ALCOHOL HARM Earlier today, CSOs convened for a media briefing in strong support of @NACADAKenya's National Drugs Policy (2025). This policy is a game-changer for protecting the youth from the devastating harms of alcohol. #AlcoholPolicyKE

24% of Kenyan youth aged 15–24 have consumed alcohol — and exposure to alcohol ads is a major factor. At this age, the brain is still developing, making young people more vulnerable to addiction and severe health risks later in life. #AlcoholPolicyKE #TheLastWord @ntvkenya

🇰🇪📦 Kenya’s food aisles are flooded with ultra-processed products high in sugar, salt, & fat. Studies show front‑of‑pack labels can shift behavior—often steering consumers toward healthier picks. It’s not just info; it’s prevention in action. #FoodPolicyKE

🏥💰 With diet-driven NCDs now causing over 30% of deaths in Kenya—and obesity among women tripling since 2000—warnings on food packs aren’t just smart—they’re life-saving 📉. Let’s empower consumers and ease the health system’s burden. #FoodPolicyKE

Research and real-life experiences in our communities show that early alcohol exposure increases the risk of addiction, mental health issues, and poor health outcomes. #AlcoholPolicyKE Raising the legal drinking age is a bold, evidence-informed step. @NACADAKenya @IILAinfo

@IILAinfo @KenyaNCCK @KELINKenya @NCDAllianceKe @MOH_Kenya @WHOKenya Every Kenyan deserves the right to know what’s in their food—and to choose health. It's time for Kenya to adopt Front-of-Pack Warning Labels and empower consumers to make informed, life-saving decisions. #FoodPolicyKE

@IILAinfo @KenyaNCCK @KELINKenya @NCDAllianceKe @MOH_Kenya @WHOKenya Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWL) are a simple, proven tool. They clearly alert consumers when a product is high in sugar, salt, or unhealthy fats—right on the front of the package. No confusion. No fine print. Just the facts.

2/3 🚨 Kenya is facing a silent epidemic of lifestyle diseases—obesity, diabetes, hypertension. #FOPLs are a low-cost, evidence-based tool to help reduce NCDs. They’ve worked in Chile 🇨🇱, Mexico 🇲🇽, South Africa 🇿🇦 — they can work here too. #FoodPolicyKE

@EricDean54 @MokayaKelvinOb @valerie_aura @OgwenoStephen_ @Ngugimburu11 @IILAinfo @Morgan_ke1 @RKitonyo1 @IncubatorGHAI @worldheartfed 3/3 FOPLs = Health + Justice ⚖️ 🟰 Easy-to-read 🟰 Affordable 🟰 Proven to work Let’s push for mandatory warning labels on unhealthy food in Kenya. Our future depends on it. #FoodPolicyKE #LeadOnNCDs