coast drug abuse Stories

Reformed Isiolo drug addicts with no jobs for income risk relapse
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 14, 2024

A high unemployment rate, domestic violence and poor parenting have been blamed for youth indulgence in drugs.

Why Lamu drug addicts shun rehab centre and opt for methadone clinic
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 07, 2024

Compared to the rehab centre, King Fahad methadone treatment clinic has become a place of solace for many hard drug addicts.

Ruto's pledge as meeting with Coast leaders over muguka ban finally takes place
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 24, 2024

President Ruto emphasised the government's commitment to combating drug and substance abuse in the coastal region and other parts of Kenya, noting thi...

Muguka ban: Mombasa governor alleges intimidation after radio station raid
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 29, 2024

After the incident at Radio Rahma, Governor Abdulswamad asserted that attempts to intimidate him would fail while only fueling his determination to ri...

How Mombasa teen uses art to fight drug abuse, early pregnancy
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 23, 2024

Zubeda Maloba is no ordinary teenager because, at her tender age, she can paint, model, and do beadwork, skills which she is teaching her peers.

Kwale youth urged to turn Maskanis into business ventures
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 18, 2024

According to the lobby groups, there are lots of youth empowerment initiatives and chances offered by the government that, when taken advantage of, ca...

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.

Kwale youth urged to shun drugs, embrace talent
Mishi Gongo  |  Mar 10, 2024

According to the police chief, petty theft is common among drug users who need quick cash to feed their addictions.

Alarm as Coast region records highest instances of drug abuse in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 26, 2024

The government has called for urgent interventions and policies to save the youth and protect Kenya's social and economic progress.

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