The Spouse of the Deputy President Pastor Dorcas Rigathi has launched a football tournament targeting reforming and reformed addicts from alcoholism, drugs and substance abuse at the Mutuini Grounds in Dagoreti South, Nairobi.
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00:00 [Cheering]
00:11 [Speaking in foreign language]
00:28 The time is now for us to break free from the chains that bind us,
00:34 that allow us to addiction and we must say no to drugs.
00:41 It must be defeated.
00:43 We are working very hard as a government and we are working very hard as parents.
00:49 We are working very hard as a church to make sure every one of our children stays sober.
00:57 Addiction has stolen the dreams and aspirations of many who can have been the backboard of our nation's progress.
01:08 Brilliant footballers, visionary entrepreneurs, responsible fathers, dedicated farmers and promising leaders.
01:20 All of them have fallen under the cross of these drugs and drug addiction.
01:29 We must all join the government and other stakeholders' efforts towards the journey of transforming our society.
01:39 Today, we launched the football tournament targeting those who are in alcohol and are recovering
01:49 and also those who are abusing substance and are in addiction in Nairobi.
01:56 We intend to have this tournament grow into a championship that will cover the entire Republic of Kenya
02:05 and transform thousands of lives in our 47 counties.
02:11 Just as you love watching Arsenal and Manchester United and Chelsea games,
02:19 I envision a championship that will be a must-watch for Kenyans.
02:27 [BLANK_AUDIO]