The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Roy Sasaka CHRP, MCIPS, MKISM to its Board for a period of three years. He will serve as the alternate Principal Secretary for the Ministry of ICT, Innovation & Youth Affairs.

He brings to the Authority immense wealth of experience in strategy and leadership which will steer the youth agenda on prevention and management of substance use. In addition, he brings a deep understanding of the dynamics of strategic & operations management, fundraising & resource mobilization, corporate governance and stakeholders’ relations.

We look forward to strengthening our cooperation and partnership, especially in areas of development and implementation of evidence-based interventions, youth empowerment and driving positive change in our communities.

We are also eager to tap into his capability as an influential youth advocate who is renowned for spearheading the youth agenda in Kenya. He has been instrumental in the formulation and implementation of numerous national and regional policies. He is a youth policy advisor to a number of local and global organizations.

Our best wishes to Mr. Sasaka as he takes up this pivotal role.