alcohol abuse Stories
In Musyoka’s neighbourhood, drugs aren’t hidden behind closed doors—they are openly distributed. Dealers are embedded in the community, often extendin...
The case was filed by content creators Fidel Shammah Omusula and Brian Muthengi Kimanzi, who argued the policy was introduced without consulting stake...
Several times each week, regular police officers—working independently or alongside officials from NACADA or the Anti-Narcotics Unit—make arrests invo...
The churches say the move reflects a genuine effort to tackle the country’s deepening addiction crisis through a multi-sectoral response.
Currently, Africa reports just under 74,000 liver cancer cases annually, with projections indicating this number will exceed 181,000 by 2050. In Kenya...
The proposals, which have stirred public debate, include raising the minimum legal age for handling, purchasing, consuming and selling alcohol from 18...
NACADA warns that without immediate action, the public health and socioeconomic consequences of substance abuse will continue to escalate, affecting i...
CS Murkomen said the new strategy is aimed at making the illegal alcohol and drug trade more difficult to sustain, while also creating a pool of funds...
The ban is expected to impact both urban and rural residents, particularly those who rely on supermarkets, restaurants, or delivery services to access...
The directive marks a major shift in Kenya’s alcohol control framework, where for years the legal drinking age had been set at 18.
Going forward, the sale of alcohol and cigarettes at events where children are present, including sports and entertainment events, art and music compe...
Murkomen explained that the crackdown is part of a broader initiative to eliminate the circulation of second-generation alcohol and narcotic drugs tha...
The reforms include strict zoning regulations, a ban on home alcohol deliveries, and the prohibition of celebrity endorsements, all aimed at reversing...
According to WHO, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, now account for more than 75 per cent of all global deaths, with tobacco, alcohol, and sugary d...
The facility, which lacked proper licenses, was found to be operating without qualified medical or counselling staff, putting the lives of its clients...
Moved by the number of young men falling into the same trap he had escaped, he founded Chipukeezy—a youth group that uses sports to promote mental hea...
NACADA's study, which surveyed undergraduate students from both public and private universities in Kenya, also revealed that friends are the leading s...
Cancer ranks as the third leading cause of death in Kenya, representing a significant public health challenge that heavily impacts families, communiti...
PS Omollo described the accusations as "reckless" and politically motivated calling on Gachagua to provide any evidence he may have to substantiate hi...
The move comes as concerns grow over the declining availability of donor funding for interventions related to HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.
According to NACADA, this troubling trend has been exacerbated by the growing reliance on mobile money transactions, which bypass the legal requiremen...
Daisy Khaindi, a counselling psychologist, says that men often struggle more with coping under pressure, and some turn to substance abuse and drugs as...
The government's push to close alcohol outlets is part of a broader strategy to curb alcohol consumption.
Tom Odiado became ill while in the cells and was rushed to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Musango who led the exercise together with Chief Magistrate Lucy Mutai said the destruction was to serve as a warning to the drug traffickers and illi...
According to a 2022 report by NACADA, one in every 20 people aged between 15 and 65 years in Kenya is addicted to drugs or substances.
NACADA noted that exposure to such advertising has been linked to a higher likelihood of alcohol use among the youth.
Residents had earlier complained over alleged laxity by police in enforcement of the law.
Mombasa County Commissioner Mohamed Nur warned on the emergence of Khat chewing hubs, which are now seen as hubs for juvenile gang activity in the cou...
