… The findings also pointed to possible clandestine laboratories involved in the local production of synthetic stimulants.NACADA Chief Executive Officer Anthony Omerikwa termed the findings alarming, saying the country is witnessing a rapid evolution in drug use patterns. …
NACADA's new wastewater study uncovers dangerous drug trends among Kenyan youth By Benjamin Muriuki May 14, 2026 04:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter NACADA Chief Executive Officer Anthony Omerikwa unveils …
… Speaking after the operation, NACADA Chief Executive Officer Anthony Omerikwa raised concern over the growing trend of traffickers targeting students in institutions of higher learning. …
… Nacada’s Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Omerikwa, said the area where the suspects were heading is home to the South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU), strongly suggesting that the traffickers intended to target university students.“The traffickers were clearly targeting higher l …
NACADA extends 2026 School Essay Competition deadline to end of May By Benjamin Muriuki April 29, 2026 04:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of NACADA CEO Dr Anthony Omerikwa. …
Kenya became the first East African country to conduct a comprehensive wastewater-based epidemiology study for drug control, analyzing 152 wastewater samples from 12 counties using advanced laboratory techniques. The report revealed emerging trends including growing use of synthetic drugs and New Psychoactive Substances, with detection of methamphetamine, MDMA, synthetic cathinones, and other substances.
Kenya became the first East African country to conduct a comprehensive wastewater-based epidemiology study for drug control, analyzing 152 wastewater samples from 12 counties using advanced laboratory techniques. The report revealed emerging trends including growing use of synthetic drugs and New Psychoactive Substances, with detection of methamphetamine, MDMA, synthetic cathinones, and other substances.
Kenya has become the first country in East Africa to conduct a wastewater-based epidemiology study for drug control, analyzing 152 samples from 12 hotspot counties. The report revealed trends in illicit drug use including synthetic drugs and New Psychoactive Substances, and detected evidence of possible clandestine drug production.
NACADA has unveiled Kenya's first comprehensive wastewater-based epidemiology study for drug control, making the country the first in East Africa to adopt this scientific approach. The study analysed 152 wastewater samples from 12 hotspot counties and NACADA is calling for establishment of a National Wastewater Drug Surveillance and Early Warning System to strengthen real-time monitoring of emerging drug trends.
A NACADA wastewater analysis across 12 drug hotspot counties found evidence of synthetic drugs including methamphetamine, MDMA, synthetic cathinones, and new psychoactive substances, along with signs of small-scale illegal drug manufacturing operations. NACADA warned that Kenya's drug landscape is evolving and the country must shift its anti-narcotics strategies beyond traditional plant-based drugs.
Kenya has become the first country in East Africa to launch a comprehensive wastewater-based epidemiology study to track drug consumption trends. NACADA unveiled the pioneering report, which analyzed 152 wastewater samples from 12 drug-use hotspot counties using advanced scientific techniques to detect illicit drugs and psychoactive substances in sewage systems.
Two suspected cannabis traffickers abandoned their motorcycle and narcotics consignment and fled on foot during a police pursuit near Kwa Vonza, Kitui County, after being intercepted at a police barrier. NACADA and divisional criminal investigators had tracked the suspects following surveillance, and authorities have launched a manhunt for the fleeing duo.
Two suspected cannabis traffickers under NACADA surveillance abandoned their motorcycle and illegal consignment in Kwa Vonza, Kitui County, and fled into the bush after being spotted at a police checkpoint. NACADA says the suspects were heading towards South Eastern Kenya University, suggesting they intended to target students.
NACADA, working with KRA and police, raided Speed Ways Distribution Depot in Makueni and seized thousands of bottles of counterfeit spirits bearing fake excise stamps. Three suspects, including a lorry driver, were arrested during the operation.
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has extended its 2026 National Senior School Essay Writing Competition deadline from March 28th to the end of May, allowing senior school students in Grades 10–12 more time to submit original handwritten essays of 800–1,000 words on drug-free choices in school and beyond.
Kenya's NACADA has extended the deadline for its 2026 National Senior School Essay Writing Competition from March 28 to the end of May, reopening participation for secondary school students in Grades 10, 11 and 12. The competition, themed on drug-free choices in school, requires 800–1,000-word handwritten essays in English or Kiswahili.
Authorities conducted a raid in Nyeri County's Klassique area and seized thousands of counterfeit vodka bottles, 275 litres of suspected ethanol, and industrial equipment used in an illegal brewing operation. A primary suspect—an aspiring MCA for Othaya—has been identified but remains at large.
A pre-dawn multi-agency raid led by NACADA and Nyeri County security uncovered a fully equipped counterfeit bottling plant in a residential home in Hekima, seizing thousands of fake alcohol bottles, over 260 litres of ethanol, industrial bottling machines, counterfeit tax stamps, and a distribution vehicle valued at more than Sh10 million. An aspiring MCA for Mahiga in Othaya constituency who operated the facility escaped arrest and is being pursued.