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Pharmacy and Poisons Board intensifies crack down on unregistered pharmaceuticals
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 18, 2025

In particular, the Board has flagged products listed under Indian Pharmacopoeia, warning that they do not meet the country’s drug registration require...

NTSA, police summon owners of recklessly driven PSVs captured in viral video
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 23, 2024

The vehicles were captured on video engaging in dangerous driving, with passengers seen hanging out of the windows while the vehicles swerved and over...

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...

NTSA registers 4,700 vehicles in a week as deadline for unregistered cars passes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 18, 2024

The agency noted that unregistered vehicles would face strict penalties under the Traffic Act, which forbids driving vehicles without registration or...

Almost 800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scam
Reuters  |  Dec 17, 2024

The fraudsters lured victims with offers of romance, then pressed them to hand over cash for phoney cryptocurrency investments.

NTSA orders all car dealers, tow truck owners to revalidate their licenses
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 15, 2024

The revalidation is scheduled to take place from November 11 to November 22, 2024.

NACADA warns social media influencers, content creators promoting drug abuse online
Joseph Ndunda  |  Sep 24, 2024

The agency says such content often directed at young audiences is posing a significant threat to the fight against alcohol and drugs abuse.

Police partner with Education ministry to sensitise learners on road safety
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 14, 2024

The initiative by the police aims to roll out the safety programme to more than 1,000 schools on the highways to promote road safety.

Machakos Governor calls for public participation on muguka consumption
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2024

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti announced that she will not implement a ban on muguka until gathering public input.

Coast leaders demand independent probe into Muguka effects
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 09, 2024

They propose that researchers from Mombasa and Embu undertake this study and present their findings to President William Ruto.

Mombasa County Assembly receives petition to ban miraa, muguka
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 06, 2024

The petition, driven by community elders, clerics, parents, and residents, urges the enactment of a law to address the concerns surrounding miraa and...

Lamu County introduces strict regulations on muguka sale
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 06, 2024

Lamu joins Mombasa, Kilifi, and Taita Taveta as the fourth county to enforce such a ban, following announcements made by the coastal counties last mon...

Senator Ali Roba slams proposed bill to declassify miraa as a drug
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 05, 2024

The legislator argued that determining whether a substance is a drug or not is a matter of scientific testing, not parliamentary debate.

Explainer: What do experts say about consumption of muguka?
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 30, 2024

While many users view chewing muguka as a harmless activity, scientists warn that its widespread use could pose significant risks.

Garissa Supkem officials call for ban on miraa, muguka in North Eastern
Issa Hussein  |  May 30, 2024

The chairman urged the governors to come out without fear to enforce the move taken by coast region counties.

Kilifi Governor Mung'aro enforces muguka ban despite Ruto's order
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 29, 2024

The governor reported the seizure and destruction of 85 bags of muguka in the operation.

All bars near schools to be shut down in NACADA crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 27, 2024

The crackdown, in collaboration with relevant national and county government agencies, will ensure strict compliance with legal requirements regarding...

"Not under my watch!" Mombasa Governor vows not to relent in fight against muguka
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 27, 2024

Governor Abdulswamad emphasised the gravity of the situation, citing the severe health and social impacts of muguka

Enslaved by addiction: Miraa, muguka's influence on Mombasa youth
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 26, 2024

Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has banned the entry, transportation, distribution, sale, and use of Muguka and its products within Mombasa County.

Embu County to sue over muguka ban in Mombasa, Kilifi counties
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 26, 2024

Governor Cecily Mbarire argued the move could significantly impact Embu's local economy, which earns approximately Sh22 billion annually from the sale...

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