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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.
According to NACADA, this troubling trend has been exacerbated by the growing reliance on mobile money transactions, which bypass the legal requiremen...
According to The Lancet, more than 300 million people worldwide use smokeless tobacco products.
Data reveals that 14.5 per cent of secondary school students and 6.0 per cent of primary school pupils in Kenya have used tobacco at some point in the...
The government's push to close alcohol outlets is part of a broader strategy to curb alcohol consumption.
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...
The agency says such content often directed at young audiences is posing a significant threat to the fight against alcohol and drugs abuse.
The team seized numerous expired products, including well-known brands and several uncustomed alcoholic products not meant for public consumption due...
Nicotine is an addictive substance found in Tobacco. It is the primary reinforcing component of tobacco; it drives tobacco addiction.
The group criticised President William Ruto's administration for a "double standard" on the matter, saying that while economic benefits for farmers in...
Defence Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale and Mandera Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif stressed that the fight against drug abuse should be comprehensive and n...
The Defence CS noted that Kenya should not jeopardise the health and future of its youth to the benefit a few "self-centred" individuals profiting fro...
In northeastern Kenya, the situation is dire. The region is grappling with widespread drug abuse, with substances like bhang, cocaine, shisha, and mir...
The crackdown, in collaboration with relevant national and county government agencies, will ensure strict compliance with legal requirements regarding...
