An administration police officer from Murang’a county has been awarded for fighting against alcohol and drug abuse.
Corporal Moses Kimenchu, who is attached to Murang’a county commissioner’s office, received the Outstanding Achievement award from the National Authority for the Campaign Against Drug Abuse yesterday.
Kimenchu, who became a police officer in 2007, started his social work in 2011 when he became an addiction counselor.
He has successfully rehabilitated over 77 addicts including lawyers, teachers, pastors, students and fellow police officers.
Kimenchu told The Star that his passion to fight drugs abuse and alcoholism stemmed from watching members of his family wasting away due to addiction.
In 2009, he enrolled for a diploma in addiction counseling, which he says has enabled him to counsel youths on addiction and help those already addicted.
“Saving addicts is part of my mandate as a police officer to save lives and property,” Kimenchu said.
In his campaign against drug abuse, the police officer has been visiting primary and secondary schools, targeting youths who are at risk of drug abuse.
The AP officer however lauded his bosses for supporting his work.
County Commissioner John Elungata said the entire security team celebrates Kimenchu and his achievements in anti-addiction fight.
