Heroin Stories

Relapse battle, strained family relationships pushing drug addicts to the streets
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 08, 2024

Daisy Khaindi, a counselling psychologist, says that men often struggle more with coping under pressure, and some turn to substance abuse and drugs as...

Detectives seize cocaine, heroin worth Sh3.7 million in Coast region
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 07, 2024

According to detectives, the country has toughened its narcotics laws to intensify the fight against drug trafficking.

Suspected drug trafficker arrested in Mombasa, Sh1.7m recovered
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 13, 2024

The police said the heroin weighed 169.18 grammes with an estimated market price of Sh507,540.

State publishes list of registered pharmacies, chemists after drug licensing review
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 07, 2024

The lists, shared by the Ministry of Interior, show that the country has 5,245 chemists, 15 vet drugs manufacturers and 96 vet drugs (wholesale) distr...

Suspected drug trafficker Said Ali arrested in Kilifi
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 14, 2024

Said Ali has been on police radar for being among the most active drug distributors who operate a network of peddlers within Kwale County.

Mombasa varsity student arrested with Sh1.2 million heroin
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 01, 2024

The drugs were reportedly retrieved in the suspect's house by Moi International Airport Anti-narcotics officers.

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