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Topic: Drugs

Special narcotics courts will boost to renewed war against drugs

By Anthony Omerikwa   2026-01-21 16:49:27

Kenya’s renewed fight against alcohol and drug abuse has entered a decisive phase.

Why Miraa remains in Kenya's drugs law years after being legalised

By Phares Mutembei   2026-01-05 16:40:56

Sustained efforts by former Meru Woman rep Forence Kajuju led to its recognition as a legal cash crop in 2016.

Ruto's new anti-narcotics unit faces many hurdles in war against drugs

By Ndung’u Gachane   2026-01-03 15:33:09

President Ruto promised to strengthen the anti-narcotics unit, to give it an operational capacity comparable to the anti-terrorism police unit.

Ruto declares war on drugs in new year address

By Mike Kihaki   2026-01-02 09:34:12

President William Ruto described the crisis as a “silent but deadly” threat to Kenya’s health, security, and economic future.

From money laundering to drugs, arms and human trafficking: How Kenya has become a crime hub

By Dennis Omondi   2026-01-01 17:58:32

Kenya is increasingly grappling with organised transnational crime, an evolution that risks turning the country into a haven for wanted criminals and illicit networks.

From money laundering to drugs, arms and human trafficking: How Kenya has become a crime hub

By Denis Omondi   2026-01-01 17:58:32

Kenya is increasingly grappling with organised transnational crime, an evolution that risks turning the country into a haven for wanted criminals and illicit networks.