A section of Kwale drug users has decried being sidelined in the Kazi Mtaani employment opportunities. In April, the government rolled out an economic recovery initiative known as the National Hygiene Programme or Kazi Mtaani to cushion youths from the effects of coronavirus. The recovering drug users said corona equally disrupted their income-generating activities as majority were working as beach boys along the Diani beach. Saidi said the government should consider hiring at least 30 per cent of the addicts to the Kazi Mtaani. Sauti Ya Wanawake chairperson Mwanakombo Jarumani urged the county government to set aside development funds specifically for the drug addicts.

Source: The Star October 03, 2020 12:45 UTC