alcohol,alcohol consumption Stories

Uncorking the truth: US Surgeon General warns of alcohol’s hidden cancer risks
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 05, 2025

Cancer ranks as the third leading cause of death in Kenya, representing a significant public health challenge that heavily impacts families, communiti...

State rejects Gachagua's "reckless" claims of government involvement in illicit liquor
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 23, 2024

PS Omollo described the accusations as "reckless" and politically motivated calling on Gachagua to provide any evidence he may have to substantiate hi...

State proposes higher taxes on health-risk products to fund health programmes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

The move comes as concerns grow over the declining availability of donor funding for interventions related to HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.

NACADA raises alarm over minors buying alcohol from petrol stations in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 18, 2024

According to NACADA, this troubling trend has been exacerbated by the growing reliance on mobile money transactions, which bypass the legal requiremen...

Relapse battle, strained family relationships pushing drug addicts to the streets
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 08, 2024

Daisy Khaindi, a counselling psychologist, says that men often struggle more with coping under pressure, and some turn to substance abuse and drugs as...

Government to close over 2,000 bars near schools in nationwide crackdown
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2024

The government's push to close alcohol outlets is part of a broader strategy to curb alcohol consumption.

Police probe death of man jailed for selling chang'aa who died in cells
Joseph Ndunda  |  Nov 06, 2024

Tom Odiado became ill while in the cells and was rushed to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. 

Bhang, contraband alcoholic drinks worth Sh3.5 million destroyed in Isiolo
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jul 09, 2024

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...

Conquering relapses in drug, alcohol addiction amidst mental health challenges
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 05, 2024

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 orders removal of alcohol billboards near schools
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 20, 2024

NACADA noted that exposure to such advertising has been linked to a higher likelihood of alcohol use among the youth.

State to shut down bars near schools in Isiolo
Waweru Wairimu  |  Apr 28, 2024

Residents had earlier complained over alleged laxity by police in enforcement of the law.

167 illegal bars shut down in Mombasa, bhang worth Sh10m recovered
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 15, 2024

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...

Mombasa County to use liquor license revenue to fund rehab centres
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 14, 2024

Kisauni MP Rashid Bedzimba urged parents to monitor their children closely, emphasising the importance of family involvement in combating societal iss...

Gachagua to visit injured OCS in hospital after attack during illicit alcohol raid
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 02, 2024

The Juja OCS John Misoi is nursing arrow wounds after an operation targeting illicit liquor and drug dens turned violent leaving him with serious inju...

CS Aden: Fight against drug abuse, shisha not a joke
Bashir Mohammed  |  Mar 30, 2024

The CS's comments come amidst ongoing efforts to curb the use of shisha, which he reiterated as illegal, emphasising that shisha addicts must face leg...

Police seize bhang worth Sh1.75m in Mombasa disguised as dried fish
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 28, 2024

The drugs were being transported through courier services.

Mombasa's Mnazi vendors decry state harassment
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 25, 2024

Leaders emphasized that mnazi comes directly from coconut trees without any chemical additives, unlike second-generation alcohol.

Taita Taveta Governor faults State over closure of bars 
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 24, 2024

This comes after an intensified national government crackdown against illicit liquor across the country led by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and t...

Kindiki announces stringent measures in new security management plans
Amina Wako  |  Mar 22, 2024

Under the directives issued by the Interior Ministry, every county security team is mandated to implement comprehensive security measures, including p...

State begins nationwide vetting of alcohol manufacturers
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 19, 2024

Currently, all licenses for second-generation alcohol distillers and manufacturers remain suspended, pending a thorough nationwide vetting process.

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