The war against drugs and drug abuse can only be won through decisive action. [Courtesy] Kenya’s renewed fight against alcohol and drug abuse has entered a decisive phase. The Judiciary’s designation of special courts to handle narcotics-related cases is not merely an administrative adjustment; it is a powerful statement of intent. It signals that the country is serious about dismantling drug networks and holding traffickers accountable, while aligning squarely with President William Ruto’s recent proclamation that the war on drugs must be prosecuted with urgency, coordination, and resolve. For years, enforcement agencies have made commendable strides in intercepting illicit drugs, arresting…
Author: By Anthony Omerikwa
The war against drugs and drug abuse can only be won through decisive action. [Courtesy] Kenya’s renewed fight against alcohol and drug abuse has entered a decisive phase. The Judiciary’s designation of special courts to handle narcotics-related cases is not merely an administrative adjustment; it is a powerful statement of intent. It signals that the country is serious about dismantling drug networks and holding traffickers accountable, while aligning squarely with President William Ruto’s recent proclamation that the war on drugs must be prosecuted with urgency, coordination, and resolve. For years, enforcement agencies have made commendable strides in intercepting illicit drugs, arresting…
Police seize bhang wrapped in polythene bags being transported to Nairobi from Moyale. [File, Standard] Kenya is in the throes of a silent war, one that continues to undermine our economy, threaten national security, and destroy the lives and potential of our people, particularly the youth. The fight against drug and substance abuse is no longer just about seizing sachets of illicit brew or intercepting suspicious packages at our borders. It is about going after the very lifelines that sustain this criminal enterprise; the land, premises, vehicles, and financial networks that enable drug traffickers and illegal alcohol manufacturers to flourish.…