Naema Celestine 
Brian Mang’oli
A civil service position is seen by many as the ultimate achievement, offering assured job stability till retirement in an era when finding a job is increasingly elusive. but for Benard Kirui a police officer, all of that was lost when he got a bit too comfortable with the bottle.
By his own admission, he was good at his job, but his incessant drinking binges got out of control until he was placed under interdict. A former high school teacher Bernard Kemboi whose career also was ruined by alcohol addiction. His struggle with alcohol addiction created a constant conflict with the school principal who doubted Kembois’s ability to ensure the safety of students.
The grip of alcoholism proved too strong. seeking help, he turned to the rehabilitation centerDespite being one of the top performers in school, his struggle with alcohol addiction created a constant conflict with the school principal, who doubted Kemboi’s ability to ensure the safety of the students.
Numerous warning letters were issued to him, yet the grip of alcoholism proved too strong. Seeking help, he turned to a rehab center for spiritual guidance. At the center, he found solace among others who shared similar experiences. Men from diverse backgrounds came together, bound by a shared battle against addiction. These three serve as a sad illustration of a new National Registration Bureau survey revealing that one-third of Kenya’s civil servants suffer from alcohol and drug addiction.
The National Registration Bureau’s latest survey paints a troubling picture, showing that around one-third of Kenya’s civil servants struggle with alcohol and drug addiction. To combat this issue, the government has partnered with NACADA to set up rehabilitation centers across the country. These facilities are designed to help not just civil servants, but any Kenyan looking to overcome addiction and make a positive change in their lives. Leaders are worried that if this issue is not tackled, Kenya could lose a significant number of skilled individuals.
Interior CS Prof. Kithure Kindiki has warned that security chiefs will be held personally accountable for any shortcomings in addressing the escalating problem of drug and alcohol abuse within their respective regions, as the government intensifies its efforts to combat this issue of alcohol and drugs among the population
