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Sensitisation forums on the impact of alcohol and drug abuse (ADA) will be initiated at workplaces and in the informal sector, targeting boda boda rid...
In Musyoka’s neighbourhood, drugs aren’t hidden behind closed doors—they are openly distributed. Dealers are embedded in the community, often extendin...
Several times each week, regular police officers—working independently or alongside officials from NACADA or the Anti-Narcotics Unit—make arrests invo...
The churches say the move reflects a genuine effort to tackle the country’s deepening addiction crisis through a multi-sectoral response.
Currently, Africa reports just under 74,000 liver cancer cases annually, with projections indicating this number will exceed 181,000 by 2050. In Kenya...
The proposals, which have stirred public debate, include raising the minimum legal age for handling, purchasing, consuming and selling alcohol from 18...
CS Murkomen said the new strategy is aimed at making the illegal alcohol and drug trade more difficult to sustain, while also creating a pool of funds...
The ban is expected to impact both urban and rural residents, particularly those who rely on supermarkets, restaurants, or delivery services to access...
The directive marks a major shift in Kenya’s alcohol control framework, where for years the legal drinking age had been set at 18.
Going forward, the sale of alcohol and cigarettes at events where children are present, including sports and entertainment events, art and music compe...
The policy reinforces their role in public awareness campaigns, community-based prevention initiatives and identification of at-risk individuals and a...
The reforms include strict zoning regulations, a ban on home alcohol deliveries, and the prohibition of celebrity endorsements, all aimed at reversing...
WHO recommends that the retail price of tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks be increased by at least 50 per cent over the next decade through targeted...
Recent estimates indicate that around 45 per cent of men on Pate Island are struggling with drug addiction, sparking concern among health officials an...
The facility, which lacked proper licenses, was found to be operating without qualified medical or counselling staff, putting the lives of its clients...
Reports by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse indicate a growing trend in drug use among women and girls in Kenya.
Under the proposed framework, the sale of addictive prescription drugs would be limited to pharmacies based in Level 4 and higher hospitals.
With cannabis use on the rise in Kenya, public health experts stress the need for awareness campaigns and targeted interventions to mitigate its impac...
Joseph highlights the harsh realities of hunger and addiction, which are the major factors driving many young people into crime and drug abuse.
Murkomen said the initiative aligns with the government's commitment to addressing the growing drug abuse crisis, particularly among the youth.
As authorities continue to crack down on illegal bleaching creams, it is time to rethink beauty standards. Healthy skin, regardless of shade, is alway...
To address this crisis, the county is implementing robust interventions, including reviewing legal frameworks to ensure liquor outlets are restricted...
The DCI has urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious structures that may be used as drug laboratories.
Officials say that unsupervised off-campus housing is to blame for the rise in drug abuse and bad behaviour among students.
The study stresses the urgent need for stronger mental health support systems in universities across the country.
The findings indicate that alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, khat, and even emerging substances such as methamphetamine and codeine syrup are becoming incre...
Conducted in partnership with 17 universities, the study surveyed over 15,000 students across Kenya's eight administrative regions.
NACADA's study, which surveyed undergraduate students from both public and private universities in Kenya, also revealed that friends are the leading s...
Cannabis remains one of the most commonly used illicit substances worldwide, with approximately 147 million people — about 2.5 per cent of the global...
Of the 150 facilities inspected in this Financial Year, only 78 met these requirements and were accredited.
