{"id":480,"date":"2026-10-11T11:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T11:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jukwaapress.co.ke\/?p=480"},"modified":"2026-10-11T11:01:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T11:01:01","slug":"%f0%9d%90%83%f0%9d%90%8e%f0%9d%90%91%f0%9d%90%82%f0%9d%90%80%f0%9d%90%92-%f0%9d%90%91%f0%9d%90%88%f0%9d%90%86%f0%9d%90%80%f0%9d%90%93%f0%9d%90%87%f0%9d%90%88-%f0%9d%90%91%f0%9d%90%80%f0%9d%90%88","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jukwaapress.co.ke\/?p=480","title":{"rendered":"\ud835\udc03\ud835\udc0e\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc02\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc12 \ud835\udc11\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc06\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc13\ud835\udc07\ud835\udc08 \ud835\udc11\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc12\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc12 \ud835\udc00\ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc0c \ud835\udc0e\ud835\udc15\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc11 \ud835\udc08\ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc02\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc13 \ud835\udc00\ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc02\ud835\udc0e\ud835\udc07\ud835\udc0e\ud835\udc0b \ud835\udc00\ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc03 \ud835\udc03\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc14\ud835\udc06 \ud835\udc00\ud835\udc01\ud835\udc14\ud835\udc12\ud835\udc04 \ud835\udc00\ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc0e\ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc06 \ud835\udc18\ud835\udc0e\ud835\udc14\ud835\udc13\ud835\udc07\ud835\udc12"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"827\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/jukwaapress.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_9499.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jukwaapress.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_9499.jpeg 827w, https:\/\/jukwaapress.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_9499-300x188.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/jukwaapress.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_9499-768x481.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rev.Dorcas Rigathi speaks about alcohol and drug abuse among young people during a meeting in the united states<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud835\udc01\ud835\udc18 \ud835\udc06\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc02\ud835\udc04 \ud835\udc0a\ud835\udc18\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc0e<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rev. Dorcas Rigathi has raised concerns over alcohol and drug abuse among young people in Kenya, warning that substance abuse is contributing to the loss of young lives and leaving families struggling with its consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking during a meeting with Kenyan women in Worcester, Massachusetts, in the United States, on October 11, 2026, Rigathi highlighted what she described as a growing crisis affecting boys and young men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She called attention to the impact of alcohol and drug abuse on families, communities and the future of young people, urging greater involvement by parents, religious leaders and communities in addressing the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rigathi also spoke about the consequences of substance abuse among university students, raising concerns about addiction, mental health and the deaths of young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The former Second Lady has previously campaigned against illicit brews and drug abuse, advocating for stronger action against those involved in the production and sale of harmful alcoholic products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In February 2024, she called for tougher measures against illicit alcohol traders following reports of deaths and cases of blindness linked to contaminated alcohol in Kirinyaga County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her latest remarks renew attention on the need to address substance abuse through prevention, community support, enforcement of alcohol regulations and access to rehabilitation services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud835\udc01\ud835\udc18 \ud835\udc06\ud835\udc11\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc02\ud835\udc04 \ud835\udc0a\ud835\udc18\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc0e Rev. 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