This needs to STOP

In The Space, episode two, the show was based on drugs. 

Different youth came on and aired their views on drug abuse and drug trafficking. Our guests, the soulful band Sauti Sol, the extremely flexible Sarakasi dancers, led by Kate Kibugi and DSI dancers also shared their thoughts on drug abuse and the Kenyan youth.

The topic generated a lot of views, both on the show and on the show's twitter (@thespacetv) and Facebook (The Space) pages. One thing was evident was that most of those who commented agreed that there needs to be set laws and guidelines put up so as to curb the drug trafficking and abusing.

In recent years, Kenya has become a hub through which drugs are trafficked. There have been speculations about some of the drug barons leading the trade; the alleged suspects ranging from Member of Parliaments to even "mamluki" (mercenary). Numerous investigations have been 'underway', there have been special exposes on our local TV channels, yet the trade seems to still be part of our society.   

It must be understood though that drugs come in many different forms. There are prescription drugs, which if used against the doctor's orders, may have negative effects on the user. Hard drugs though are what the Kenyan youth are using most, thus the traffickers are taking advantage of this.

Whether you live in the upmarket areas of Lavington, or middle class areas of South B or the lower classes of Korogocho, the problem is still rife. Alcoholic beverages,snort able substances, needles for injection, and many different substances are available to the youth. This needs to stop!

This is not a case of demand and supply, it's a case of  the dealers taking advantage of vulnerable people so as to make money, regardless of the outcome. This, again, needs to STOP! Should we wait for the government? Bullshit! The government may as well be behind this atrocity. We need to do something to stop this, question is what!!!