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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...

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.

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...

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.

Mombasa County bans consumption of miraa, muguka by PSV operators
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 20, 2024

The stringent measures are part of a broader crackdown on the sale and use of these stimulants, led by Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir.

Mombasa residents call for more rehabilitation centres, hospitals for children with special needs
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 16, 2024

Residents highlighted the urgent need for more rehabilitation centres to address the rising cases of drug and substance abuse in Mombasa County.

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...

NACADA arrests 2, seizes Sh2m bhang in Mtwapa crackdown
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 11, 2024

Sources placed the street value of the confiscated bhang at about Sh2 million but the NACADA boss said this had not yet been verified. 

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