drug abuse Stories

How Lamu parents have resorted to donkey racing to keep teenagers off drugs
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 26, 2024

This initiative by Lamu parents coincides with advice from Lamu County Commissioner Wesley Koech, who has urged parents to remain vigilant and activel...

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...

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.

Mombasa youth stand up against drug abuse, mental health challenges
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 10, 2024

The programme aims to create a safe environment where vulnerable boys can learn resilience, self-awareness, and ways to cope with the challenges of gr...

Group leads in efforts to curb tobacco abuse among Kamukunji youth
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 28, 2024

The group continues to work toward its goal of reducing tobacco use and minimising its impact on public health in Kamukunji.

Authorities arrest two suspects, seize bhang worth Sh9 million in Kwale
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 23, 2024

The operation took place in Diani, with a combined effort from detectives of the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) Mombasa and the Directorate of Criminal Inv...

Kenya Army officer among 99 arrested in Mombasa drugs, crime crackdown
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 15, 2024

The raids, which targeted locations in Kengeleni, Magodoroni, and Shanzu, led to the seizure of a range of narcotics including heroin, marijuana, and...

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.

Varsity students take Mombasa Governor to task over insecurity, drugs and unemployment
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 21, 2024

The event highlighted the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to the challenges facing Mombasa's youth, with the governor pledging to address the...

South African police uncover multi-million dollar meth lab
Reuters  |  Jul 20, 2024

They found large quantities of chemicals used in the manufacturing of illicit drugs including acetone and crystal meth, with an estimated street value...

How Muslim clerics are helping members stay away from drug abuse
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 14, 2024

According to one imam, Friday sermons are ideal venues for raising awareness on drug users' need to modify their behaviour.

Pan African Parliament proposes standard law against drug abuse
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 07, 2024

During the formal debate, Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana, the head of Kenya's delegation, pushed for a unified legal framework, citing issuesin s...

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...

Education stakeholders back Mombasa's muguka ban
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 23, 2024

County Children’s Coordinator Gabriel Kitili emphasised the positive impact of the regulations on students' well-being.

For Muguka addicts, poor health, loss of sleep are a constant
Jamil Yusuf  |  Jun 22, 2024

For the past few weeks, political and religious leaders from the Coastal counties have reaffirmed their stance on banning muguka

2.8 million litres of illicit alcohol, 6,000kg of bhang seized since January
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 19, 2024

The drug dens have previously been cited as potential hubs for criminal activities with the users utilizing the sites for orchestration of illegal act...

Kenya Medical Association calls for increased regulation, education on miraa, muguka use
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 18, 2024

Dr Marion explained that both plants contain psychoactive substances that stimulate the central nervous system, leading to increased alertness, concen...

Wajir County residents unite to fight drug abuse
Yunis Dekow  |  Jun 10, 2024

Recognising the crucial role that communities play in tackling the issue, women from various parts of the town have come together to mobilise others a...

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