Kenyan woman arrested with Sh15.6 million cocaine concealed in toiletries
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-05-09 14:48:21

Kenyan woman arrested with Sh15.6 million cocaine concealed in toiletries

Police found cocaine concealed in her toiletries which were stashed in two smaller bags.

24 arrested, 30 unlicensed chemists shut in Nairobi crackdown
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-03-21 23:20:29

24 arrested, 30 unlicensed chemists shut in Nairobi crackdown

The operation aims to eliminate counterfeit pharmacists and illicit pharmaceutical outlets, prioritizing public health protection.

Over 53 pharmacies closed in North Eastern in crackdown on drug trade
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-20 16:17:34

Over 53 pharmacies closed in North Eastern in crackdown on drug trade

The regional commissioner issued a stern warning to security officers engaged in running bars and second-generation liquor businesses.

Stop selling alcohol or quit your jobs, Kindiki tells civil servants
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-03-18 19:12:17

Stop selling alcohol or quit your jobs, Kindiki tells civil servants

These include employees of the KRA, KEBS, the Anti-Counterfeit Authority and NACADA, as well as National Government Administration Officers, National Police Service officers, and public health officials.

NACADA raises alarm over drug crisis, calls for measures to address menace
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-16 21:01:44

NACADA raises alarm over drug crisis, calls for measures to address menace

NACADA's warning comes on the heels of a recent crackdown on psychoactive substances and synthetic drugs in Garissa town, where 10 individuals were arrested and brought to court.

Sakaja renews bid to rid Nariobi estates of noisy nightclubs
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-03-10 16:15:59

Sakaja renews bid to rid Nariobi estates of noisy nightclubs

Last year, Governor Sakaja kicked off a process to regulate nightclubs, calling on city residents to share their views on the matter.

5 arrested in Garissa crackdown on drugs, illegal pharmacies
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-07 18:29:02

5 arrested in Garissa crackdown on drugs, illegal pharmacies

The operation by Garissa municipality, NACADA and the Pharmacy and Posions Board also saw the closure of unregistered pharmacies.

State suspends licences of all second-generation alcohol manufacturers
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-03-06 13:33:27

State suspends licences of all second-generation alcohol manufacturers

Interior CS Kindiki described those selling illegal alcohol and other outlawed drugs as "terrorists".

Coastal Region DCI boss recalled in anti-drug efforts
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-01 10:50:47

Coastal Region DCI boss recalled in anti-drug efforts

Ali Bule Samatar will be replaced by former Kisii County Criminal Investigations Officer (CCIO) Adan Guyo.

Kwale governor steps up fight against illicit drugs
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-01-19 11:52:57

Kwale governor steps up fight against illicit drugs

Kwale county boss urged the local security chiefs to redouble efforts against drug kingpins in the region