ADCB Strengthens After-Care Programme for Recovered Rehabilitation Graduates in Uasin Gishu

The Alcoholic Drinks Control Board (ADCB) has intensified its after-care follow-up programme targeting individuals who have completed rehabilitation for alcohol and drug abuse at the county rehabilitation centre in Moiben.

The two-day exercise, conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday, brought together reformed individuals drawn from all rehabilitation cohorts—from the first intake to the recently graduated seventh cohort. Rehabilitation officers assessed their progress following reintegration into society.

ADCB Director Koiya Arap Maiyo said the county government remains committed to supporting recovering addicts beyond formal treatment, noting that continued follow-up is critical in preventing relapse.

“The after-care programme plays a key role in helping reformers sustain sobriety through mentorship, counselling, and regular monitoring,” Maiyo said, adding that Governor Jonathan Bii Chelilim’s administration is focused on addressing alcohol and drug abuse in Uasin Gishu County.

“We are not only focusing on rehabilitation but also ensuring those who recover are protected from relapse through consistent follow-up and community support,” he added.

During the exercise, ADCB officers used structured follow-up checklists to evaluate whether the reformers had maintained positive behavioural change after leaving the facility and to identify areas requiring additional psychosocial support.

The officers encouraged participants to remain focused on rebuilding their lives and to avoid environments and peer groups associated with substance abuse. They also urged continued engagement with family support systems, education, faith-based activities, and productive work.

“We are here to check on your progress and to remind you that the people who truly wish you well are your parents and siblings,” one officer told the group. “Continue going to church and keep yourselves busy through meaningful activities.”

According to ADCB, those assessed included individuals who completed rehabilitation as recently as one month ago, as well as others who graduated more than two years ago. Some have returned to school, while others have resumed employment.

The board also appealed to families to continue providing emotional and social support to aid full reintegration into society and sustain long-term recovery.

One of the reformed ambassadors, Gilbert Serem, said his transformation has encouraged others to abandon substance abuse.

“They decided to quit alcohol and drugs and join me after seeing how much I had transformed following the 90-day rehabilitation programme,” Serem said.