GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 2329

NOTICE is given that pursuant to the powers conferred by section 30 of the County Governments Act, the realization of Articles 174 and 175 of the Constitution of Kenya and all other enabling laws, I, Ahmed Abdullahi, Governor of the County of Wajir, do establish and appoint a Wajir County Anti-Drug and Substance Abuse Taskforce. The Wajir County Anti-Drug and Substance Abuse Taskforce shall be constituted as follows: Mohamed Sheikh Abdi – Chairperson Members: Ibrahim Mohamed Adan Yunis Sheikh Fatuma Mohamed Dahir Ahmed Noor Abdi Meimuna Said Nurkey Kaltuma Birik Abdi Terms of Reference 1. The Terms of Reference of the Taskforce are to— (a) establish types of drugs and substance being trafficked and abused and the magnitude of the problem in the county; (b) establish key ingredients used in the manufacture and production of illicit drugs in the County; (c) identify the source of trafficked illicit drugs in the County, their entry points and mode of transportation; (d) identify and profile drug trafficking networks in the county including; 1st March, 2024 THE KENYA GAZETTE (i) co-ordinators; (ii) financiers; (iii) recruiters; (iv) brokers; (v) agents; (vi) distributors; (e) examine the existing legal framework including relevant national policies and legislations with a view to identifying the existing gaps; (f) enhance the County’s psycho-social support and ensure the provision of effective treatment and rehabilitation services of the affected; (g) develop and implement a mechanism for collaboration with other relevant stakeholders including Provisional administration and religious leaders. 2. In the performance of its functions, the Taskforce may— (a) hold such number of meetings in such places and at such times as it may consider necessary for the proper discharge of its functions; (b) use official reports of any previous investigations, policies and legislation relevant to its mandate; (c) carry out or cause to be carried out such studies or researches as may inform the Committee on its mandate; (d) the Taskforce may co-opt a member to provide any necessary input with the approval of the County Secretary. 3. The Taskforce shall regulate its own procedure. 4. The Taskforce shall prepare and submit its report to the Governor within thirty (30) days after the end of its term. Dated the 23rd December, 2023. AHMED ABDULLAHI, MR/6229680 Governor, Wajir County.