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Topic: Bhang

To legalize bhang or not

By Irene Githinji   2026-06-12 17:48:04

MPs clash over legalising bhang, with supporters citing medical benefits and critics warning of rising drug abuse and mental health risks among youth.

Police arrest six, recover suspected bhang

By Fred Kagonye   2026-05-20 12:51:11

Anti-Narcotics Unit officers found two and a half sacks of suspected cannabis sativa wrapped in brown khaki paper, weighing 142 kilograms, which they said was ready for distribution.

VIDEO: Man, plainclothes officer clash over alleged bhang possession

By Molly Chebet   2026-05-11 12:50:12

A viral video of a man’s confrontation with a plainclothes officer over alleged marijuana possession has sparked debate, after he denied the claims and shared the clip online.

68-Year-Old woman arrested in Athi River for possession of bhang

By Boniface Mithika   2026-05-09 12:37:00

DCI detectives arrested a 68-year-old woman in Athi River after recovering several packages of cannabis from her handbags and house during an anti-narcotics operation.

Police recover suspected heroin, bhang in three counties

By Fred Kagonye   2026-05-08 13:22:54

DCI officers recovered suspected cannabis sativa and heroin in Nairobi, Kitui and Taita Taveta counties.

Notorious Mombasa bhang dealer nabbed

By Hudson Gumbihi   2026-04-30 10:42:57

Police in Mombasa have arrested a man they say is a notorious drug trafficker who has been evading their dragnet for a long time.