Efforts geared toward lowering access and availability of drugs and substances of abuse among pupils will be ineffective if bars continue operating near schools. #NoBarsNearSchools

It may be impossible to strengthen life skills among children to promote abstinence and delay drugs and substance abuse if we allow bars to continue thriving within their environment. Children's assertive and refusal skills will not be reinforced when their environs are

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Research conducted in Primary schools in Kenya in 2019 shows that the common sources of drugs and substance of abuse mentioned by students include kiosks or shops and bars near the school. Let us all make the children's environment safe #NoBarsNearSchools

Happy Labour Day .
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According to the National Report on the Status of Alcohol and Drug Abuse in the country, the age for initiation to alcohol use in Kenya is seven years. This is why we should get rid of bars near our schools to protect our children and keep them safe from drug use

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According to the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act, 2010 alcohol dispensing outlets should be located at least 300 meters away from any nursery, primary, secondary, or other learning institutions for persons under the age of eighteen years?
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The presence of bars near schools can send the wrong message to the community about the values and priorities of the area. It may give the impression that the community prioritizes alcohol consumption over the well-being and education of its youth #NoBarsNearSchools

Proximity to bars can distract students from their academic pursuits. Noise, disturbances, and other activities associated with bars can disrupt the learning environment and affect students' concentration and performance in school #NoBarsNearSchools #SayNoToDrugs

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In an era where the allure of drugs and substance abuse lurks around every corner, society is in dire need of effective preventive measures to safeguard the youth. the-star.co.ke/opinion/column…

Having bars near schools can pose safety risks to students. Intoxicated individuals leaving bars might engage in reckless behavior, which could endanger students who are walking to and from school or participating in extracurricular activities. #NoBarsNearSchools #SayNoToDrugs

Availability of alcohol has been related to worse education performance and higher rates of school absenteeism. Early initiation of alcohol consumption is a known risk factor for alcohol use disorder (AUD) in adulthood. #NoBarsNearSchools #SayNoToDrugs

The widespread availability of alcohol outlets around schools contributes to the normalization of this substance and facilitates access to alcohol for students. #NoBarsNearSchools #SayNoToDrugs

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The World Health Organization (WHO) advises that governments should regulate the density of alcohol outlets and limit it where there is undue harm. #NoBarsNearSchools #SayNoToDrugs

Various studies have shown that neighbourhood accessibility and availability of alcohol products, especially near learning institutions, has been associated with increased alcohol consumption and harms among adolescents. #NoBarsNearSchools #SayNoToDrugs

The Authority welcomes all stakeholders involved in the fight against alcohol and drug abuse from all parts of the country.