What to know about Usalama Mtaani security program

The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) on Sunday, June 8, launched the Usalama Mitaani Programme, a nationwide initiative that seeks to combat insecurity by empowering communities to take charge of their safety. 

The programme was unveiled during the KARA Usalama Mitaani Forum held in Nairobi and attended by resident associations, youth leaders, private security firms, and government representatives.

A key priority of the Usalama Mitaani programme is combating the growing crisis of drug and alcohol abuse among Kenyan youth, particularly in urban slums and peri-urban centers.