The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) has revealed the winners of its National Essay Writing Competition for high schools, aimed at engaging students in discussions on substance use prevention. The contest attracted 410 participants from 30 counties, with 301 girls and 109 boys submitting essays on various themes, including strategies for prevention, social media influence, and parental roles. Winners were recognized during the National Substance Use Prevention Week in Nairobi. Nacada CEO Anthony Omerikwa praised the students’ insightful contributions, emphasizing youth involvement in fostering a drug-free society.