drug abuse Stories
Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi!, a civil society organisation advocating for mental health awareness, has now condemned Murkomen’s remarks, demanding an apology.
According to Murkomen, substance abuse has "extremely destroyed" the lot who have resorted to insulting people online as a coping mechanism.
Forensic audit reveals thousands of workers share bank accounts, salaries are adjusted multiple times in a year, while dismissed employees continue re...
One of the cases flagged involves the Fisheries Department, where Sh1.6 billion was spent on the Liwatoni tuna fish hub, Sh1.1 billion for constructio...
Since taking office on July 17, 2020, she has carried out her duties with a firm resolve, earning admiration and criticism in equal measure.
The move comes amid a government directive requiring officials to take responsibility for the loss of public resources.
In Homa Bay, 52 county officers were found to be sharing bank accounts, a practice that points to serious payroll irregularities.
Murkomen said the initiative aligns with the government's commitment to addressing the growing drug abuse crisis, particularly among the youth.
No documentation was provided to support the approval of the transfer to the exchequer, raising concerns over the accuracy and legitimacy of the payme...
To address this crisis, the county is implementing robust interventions, including reviewing legal frameworks to ensure liquor outlets are restricted...
Officials say that unsupervised off-campus housing is to blame for the rise in drug abuse and bad behaviour among students.
The study stresses the urgent need for stronger mental health support systems in universities across the country.
The findings indicate that alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, khat, and even emerging substances such as methamphetamine and codeine syrup are becoming incre...
NACADA's study, which surveyed undergraduate students from both public and private universities in Kenya, also revealed that friends are the leading s...
The arrest comes amid ongoing efforts to curb drug abuse in the Coast region, where law enforcement agencies have been battling an influx of illicit s...
Cannabis remains one of the most commonly used illicit substances worldwide, with approximately 147 million people — about 2.5 per cent of the global...
Apart from defending girls, Ruweida has also been at the forefront of denouncing vices, especially drug abuse, in Lamu County.
This initiative by Lamu parents coincides with advice from Lamu County Commissioner Wesley Koech, who has urged parents to remain vigilant and activel...
According to NACADA, this troubling trend has been exacerbated by the growing reliance on mobile money transactions, which bypass the legal requiremen...
