{
  "id": 10668221,
  "title": "Kindiki announces Ksh60M rehabilitation centres for every county",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/kindiki-announces-ksh60m-rehabilitation-centres-for-every-county",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T10:30:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/kindiki-announces-ksh60m-rehabilitation-centres-for-every-county"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced plans for the national and county governments to construct and manage at least one public rehabilitation centre per county within the next year, with an estimated cost of Ksh60 million per facility. Speaking on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Kindiki emphasized that these centres would be part of government efforts to combat alcohol and drug abuse and safeguard public health. He stated that the government would partner with county governments to build and operate these rehabilitation centres, each costing around 60 million shillings.\n\nKindiki highlighted the government's ongoing crackdown on illicit alcohol and drug abuse, noting that intelligence-led multi-agency operations were effectively dismantling cartels, disrupting supply chains, and targeting unlicensed manufacturers. He reiterated the government's commitment to protecting public health and securing the nation for future generations.\n\nAdditionally, Kindiki announced the deployment of additional resources and equipment for security and regulatory agencies to bolster enforcement efforts. This announcement comes in the wake of warnings issued to illicit alcohol manufacturers, distributors, and sellers, with the government vowing to intensify its crackdown on toxic brews. Kindiki emphasized that enforcement and regulatory agencies would re-inspect manufacturing premises to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.\n\nThe Deputy President also announced that Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen would convene a sector forum within 14 days, alongside the relevant committee of the Council of Governors. The forum's agenda includes discussing licensing and control of alcohol trade and consumption, as well as establishing a framework for setting up and operating rehabilitation services. Furthermore, a Special Intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) meeting will be convened in the coming month to address the economic impacts of alcohol and drug trade and addiction.\n\nKindiki pointed to progress made through intelligence-led multi-agency operations and the establishment of the National Government Administration Unit (NGAPU) in strengthening the fight against illicit alcohol and drug abuse across the country.",
  "summary": "Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced plans by the national and county governments to build and operate at least one public rehabilitation centre in every county within the next year at an estimated cost of Ksh60 million per facility. In a statement shared on X on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Kindiki said the centres will […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announces Ksh60M rehabilitation centers per county",
    "Government to partner with counties in building and operating centers",
    "Centers aim to combat alcohol and drug abuse, safeguard public health"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}