Kenya
Territory :
580,367 km
Capital:
Nairobi
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Map No. 4187 Rev. 1 UNITED NATIONS
January 2004
BASIC DATA
Total population (millions)
2010 – 40.86*
Population under age15 (as % of total)
2010 – 16.8*
Life expectancy at birth (years)
2008 – 54**
Adult literacy rate (% age 15 and above)
2008 – 74**
Youth literacy rate (% age, 15-24)
2007 – 80**
GDP per capita (US$)
2009 – 1,600***
NOTE: The map displayed in this document serves as a reference aid only. The boundaries and names shown
and the designations used on it do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
* UN Population Database (2010)
** UNICEF Country Statistics (2010)
*** CIA The World Factbook (2010)
National Focal Point
Dr. David Kiima, Director of Mental Health
P.O.Box 30016 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Drug Abuse and Drug Dependence Treatment Situation
According to UNODC data for the year 2009:
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There are an estimated 680,000 to 2.9 million opiate users in Africa: In Kenya, the prevalence of opium
use among the age group between 15 and 64 is 0.7% (Reverence group to the UN on HIV, 2004).
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The prevalence of cannabis use among the age group between 15 and 64 comprises 7.1% (ARQ, NGO,
Council of Europe, 2004)
According to the NACADA Strategic Plan 2009 – 2014:
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The use of ‘Miraa’ is also widely spread in Kenya.
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‘Mira’ is a local plant whose fresh leaves and soft twigs are chewed.
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Alcohol and drug abuse (ADA) is estimated to be highest among young adults of ages 15-29 and lowest
among adults of ages 65 and older.
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Alcohol and drug abuse cuts across gender, race and nationality although more men than women being
drug dependant or having drug problems.
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Stressful situations like the post election violence witnessed in Kenya in the beginning of 2008 also
exacerbate the problem of alcohol and drug abuse.
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Drug dealers take advantage of these situations to market their drugs to stress victims e.g. the internally
displaced persons (IDPs).
Drug dependence treatment situation according to NACADAA data:
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There are at least 37 sites offering drug dependence treatment in Kenya (see: Treatment Centre Details)
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The therapeutic standards for drug dependence treatment are structured as follows:
- Level 1: Community Outreach, Prevention And Early Intervention
- Level 2: Non-Residential Services
- Level 3: Residential Treatment/Inpatient
- Level 4: Continuing/Aftercare
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It is also intended to involve the patients family in the treatment process.
HIV/AIDS Situation
According to UNAIDS Epidemiological Fact Sheet on HIV and AIDS (upper estimates, 2008):
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Estimated number of people living with HIV: 1,900,000
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Adults aged 15 to 49 prevalence rate: 8.3%
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Adults aged 15 and up living with HIV: 1,700,000
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Women aged 15 and up living with HIV: 1,100,000
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Children aged 0 to 14 living with HIV: 170,000
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Deaths due to AIDS: 110,000
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Orphans due to AIDS aged 0 to 17: 1,300,000
Treatment situation according to the UNAIDS Country Progress Report (2009):
Kenya’s HIV prevalence has halved in a decade: in 1997/98, the prevalence among adults comprised 10% and had
dropped to 5.1% by the end of 2006. As the given evidence strongly suggests, there has been a reduction in risky
behavior through increased condom use, delay in sexual debut and fewer partners. Also voluntary counseling and
testing (VCT) sites are more widely available so that a greater number of Kenyans now know their status. The
introduction of free delivery of antiretroviral treatment (ART) in 2001 can be considered another core factor: Annual
adult AIDS deaths peaked at 120,000 in 2003 due to the high number of new infections during the 1990ies. By
2006, the annual AIDS mortality number had dropped to 85,000.
In 2008, the most-at-risk groups, namely commercial sex workers, people with same-sex relationships and injecting
drug users, were prioritized in care programs as it is assumed that they are most likely to increase the transmission
of the AIDS epidemic. Meanwhile, interventions have already been launched, like Men having sex with men (MSM)
counselors at VCT sites.
Training of Trainers
The Regional Training of Trainers (TOT) on TREATNET II training package for Sub-Saharan African region, was
successfully completed and it took place in Mombasa, Kenya, between the 4th and 17th, October 2009. In this ToT
a total of 50 trainers were trained 3 different Volumes.
Current Status*
Volume A
Volume B
Volume C
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3
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Trainers
* Activity Report GLO/J71 (July 2010)
National Counterparts
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Ministries of Health (Health and Medical Services)
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Civil Society Organisations
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National Campaign Against Drug Abuse Authority (NACADAA)
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Prisons Services
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The Joint UN Team on AIDS (UNODC, WHO, UNAIDS, Civil Society and Government Officials)
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National AIDS & STIs Control Programme (NASCOP)
Treatment Centre Details
The following list of treatment centres has been gathered by the NACADAA.
Name
Phone Number
Email Address for service
provider or contact person
Postal Address
Nairobi
1. Chiromo Lane Medical
Centre
0722789698
[email protected]
1501-00600 Nairobi
2. Mathari Hospital-drug unit
3763316/7/8
[email protected] need to
find another email add
Box 40663-00100
nbi
882448
[email protected],
[email protected]
139-00502 Karen
4. Kenyatta National Hospitalpatient support centre
0722829509
[email protected],
20723 – 00202 Nbi
5. MASAA Home
0710627196
3. Nairobi Place
[email protected]
[email protected],
[email protected]
10241-00100 Nbi
[email protected]
6. SAPTA
0722216032
[email protected]
Box 21761-00505
nbi
7. Eden House
0722901804
[email protected]
Box 41187-00100
nbi
8. Brightside D.A.R.T
0722847130
[email protected]
16942-00620 nbi
9. Nairobi Outreach ServicesMaisha House
0733901657/
[email protected]
1207-00502 Karen
10. Fountain Of Hope
Addiction Treatment
Centre
0721723514
[email protected],
[email protected]
m
16546-00100
Nairobi
11. Mwangaza Rehabilitation
Centre
0720655935
[email protected]
Box: 64331-00620
Nairobi
12. OASIS of Hope
Rehabilitation Centre
0725984503
[email protected]
7291-00200 Nbi
[email protected]
[email protected]
13. Asumbi Treatment Centre
(Ridgeways)
0711 657 481
[email protected],
[email protected]
Box 34374-00100
Nbi
14. Asumbi Treatment Centre
020 232 2497
[email protected]
Box 34374-00100
Nbi
0721428368
[email protected]
Box 65-00100 Nbi
(Karen)
15. STEVFO Treatment and
Counseling Centre
Coast
16. Omari Treatment Centre
0721648151
[email protected]
5512 malindi, 1658
Malindi
17. Reachout Centre Trust
0722796287
[email protected],
[email protected]
34211 MSA
18. Lamu Anti Drug
0711459102
[email protected]
Box 44 Lamu
19. Mewa Rehabilitation
Centre
041-473197
[email protected]
89427 Msa
Tel: (41) - 2314204
[email protected]
90231 - 80100
Mombasa
20. Coast General Hospital
Fax: (41) - 2220161
21. Port Ritz District Hospital
Box 90502 Msa
Central
22. Jorgs Ark Trust
0735961821
[email protected], [email protected]
Box 1047-00621
[email protected]
Box 1047-00621
[email protected]
Box: 8667-00100
0721712968
23. Jorgs Sober House
24. The Raephalites – Redhill
Place
0721712968
2721498
Fax; 2721513
Nairobi
25. Good Hope Rehabilitation
Centre
0722-909 478
[email protected]
Box 1223- Karatina
26. The retreat
020-8081739
[email protected]
Box1501-00606
27. Smarash
0723434845
[email protected]
744-10200
Murang’a
28. Blessed Talbot
0722341452
29. Freedom from addiction –
Nasua Treatment
0720277447
[email protected] 1669-00900 Kiambu
m
[email protected],
[email protected]
2088-00900 Kiambu
Eastern
30. Blue Cross Rehabilitation
centre
0720652024
[email protected]
116 Runyenjes ,
Embu
31. We care Ministry of
deliverance
0721467927
[email protected]
Box 425 -60202
Nkubu
32. Forward Resolution s
Trust
0729560191
[email protected],
[email protected],
Box 2698-02002
Nbi
[email protected]
Rift Valley
33. Freedom Homes
0722453115
[email protected]
7001-Eldoret
34. Eldocare Recovery
Centre
0720494483
[email protected]
Box 4985-30100
Eldoret
35. Serenus Centre
0722707833
[email protected]
Box 2730 Kitale
Nyanza
36. Abortion and Drug Abuse
Kenya (ADAK)
0735987043
[email protected]
Box: 282 Nyamira
37. Asumbi Treatment Centre
(Homabay)
0727151813
[email protected]
Box 49 Asumbi
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