{"id":706779,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/706779/?format=json","text_counter":203,"type":"speech","speaker_name":"Hon. Chanzu","speaker_title":"","speaker":{"id":11,"legal_name":"Yusuf Kifuma Chanzu","slug":"yusuf-chanzu"},"content":"Thank you, Hon. Speaker for giving me the opportunity to support the Report by the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security recommending the appointment of Lt. Col. (Rtd) Julius Ayub Githiri as Chairperson of the Board of NACADA. This is a very important position because, over time, it was eventually realised that we need to have an organisation or institution which can take care of the aspect of alcohol and drug abuse. Kenya, being a growing nation with more than 70 per cent of its population being young people who happen to get very affected by this, it is important we have such an institution in place. Then, we have the kind of leadership and headship that can steer the institution to cover all The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."}