Also known as: NACADA · NACADA Deputy Director
Kenyan government authority that conducts enforcement operations against counterfeit alcohol and illicit drugs, seizing products and arresting suspects in multi-agency crackdowns.
Verbatim sentences from the source article.
The Standard
… the country in a contest aimed at empowering young people to lead the fight against substance abuse.Faith Munyazi Wugoma of Helping Hands Senior School clinched the top position in the competition organised by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse …
Grade 10 student wins national anti-drug essay competitionCitizen Digital
… Speaking during this year's International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Kirinyaga County National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) Coordinator Catherine Kimui said the agency has expanded prevention and rehabilitation programmes …
Kirinyaga residents raise alarm over surge in illicit alcohol as sobreity campaign launchedCitizen Digital
Grade 10 student from Kilifi wins NACADA national essay competition on drug abuse prevention By Citizen Reporter July 01, 2026 06:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A Grade 10 student from …
Grade 10 student from Kilifi wins NACADA national essay competition on drug abuse preventionThe Standard
… The warning comes amid continued concern over alcohol and drug abuse in Kenya.According to the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), alcohol remains the country's most commonly abused substance. …
Reform, seek rehabilitation or face demotion; PS Omollo warns drunk administratorsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeCounterfeit alcoholic drinks that were nabbed in Kabaa, Machakos County. [Courtesy, Nacada] Illicit goods worth more than Sh95 million have been destroyed in Kisumu County in a major multi-agency crackdown aimed at dismantling counterfeit trade networks and safeg …
Sh95m illicit goods destroyed in KisumuThe Standard
… The warning comes amid continued concern over alcohol and drug abuse in Kenya.According to the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), alcohol remains the country's most commonly abused substance. …
Seek rehabilitation or face demotion; PS Omollo warns drunk administratorsThe Standard
… The urgency of the crisis was reflected in the latest survey by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) shows that 4.7 million Kenyans aged between 15 and 65 years and at least one in every six people are currently using at least one drug o …
Bold Stand Against Drug Menace as Leaders sound alarm on national crisisCitizen Digital
… Raymond Omollo and NACADA board chair Dr. Stephen Mairori in Mombasa during during Kenya's commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADA). …
4.7 million Kenyans use drugs as gov't steps up crackdownCapital News
… According to the latest survey by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), about 4.7 million Kenyans aged between 15 and 65 are currently using at least one drug or substance of abuse. …
NACADA Reveals 4.7mn Kenyans Are Using Drugs or SubstancesThe Standard
… The latest survey by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) paints a worrying picture of a country grappling with a growing drug crisis, particularly among young people. …
Mombasa named a hotspot for drug abuse, NACADA revealsA young man's death in Naivasha following a drinking competition has prompted calls for investigation into the safety of bottled spirits sold in Kenya, with Kenyans reporting unusual hangovers, stomach pain, vomiting and confusion after consuming alcohol they suspect is counterfeit or adulterated.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
A young man's death in Naivasha following a drinking competition has prompted calls for investigation into the safety of bottled spirits sold in Kenya, with Kenyans reporting unusual hangovers, stomach pain, vomiting and confusion after consuming alcohol they suspect is counterfeit or adulterated.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
The anti-narcotics unit recovered bhang worth more than Sh10 million along the Mai Mahiu-Narok Road in Naivasha and arrested three suspects who were unloading and repackaging it. The Nakuru county police commander said the drugs were destined for Nairobi from Western Kenya and that the road is a major corridor used by drug peddlers to ferry bhang to Nairobi and Mombasa.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police officers and youths from informal settlements in Kisumu met for a football match at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Complex as part of a community-policing initiative aimed at rebuilding trust and tackling insecurity in the lakeside city.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) seized over 4,000 counterfeit alcoholic products and more than 250 cartons of assorted counterfeit alcoholic drinks during a multi-agency crackdown in Kayole, Nairobi on Wednesday. Two suspects were arrested and the operation, involving KRA, KEBS, NGAO, NPS and NGAPU, is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle illegal alcohol supply networks.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse arrested 11 people and confiscated counterfeit alcoholic beverages in a multi-agency crackdown across eight Nairobi sub-counties between August 20 and 31, 2026, in response to public concerns about unsafe products circulating in the market.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) arrested 11 people during a ten-day operation against counterfeit alcohol in Nairobi County, covering eight sub-counties and confiscating illicit beverages, counterfeit KRA excise stamps, and expired products. The authority is collaborating with KRA, KEBS, and the National Police Service to verify seized items and pursue those involved in manufacturing, distributing, and selling counterfeit beverages.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
NACADA and a multi-agency team raided an outlet in Mukuru Kwa Njenga and seized 240 counterfeit assorted alcoholic beverages bearing fake KRA stamps, with one suspect arrested. The operation is part of ongoing crackdowns across Nairobi, with similar seizures in Eastleigh, Jericho, and South B in recent days.
31 August 2026 · Capital News →
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), working with the National Police Service, conducted intelligence-led operations in Nairobi's South B area that resulted in the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of 101 small sachets containing suspected narcotic drugs, along with related paraphernalia. NACADA's Legal Services Director warned drug traffickers that enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts to dismantle narcotics networks.
29 August 2026 · Capital News →
Two people were arrested in South B, Nairobi after NACADA and police recovered rolls and 101 sachets of suspected narcotic drugs, Rizla papers, and a digital weighing scale in a multi-agency operation. The authority says it is intensifying enforcement against drug abuse nationwide, with particular focus on the capital.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Iten in Elgeyo Marakwet County have organized public barazas with local chiefs and Nyumba Kumi members to address rising insecurity and propose solutions to authorities. The initiative has led to a significant drop in cases of insecurity, with enforcement officers and security agencies seizing 200 cartons of illicit alcohol and 100 rolls of bhang.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Multi-agency teams including NACADA, KRA, KEBS and the National Police Service arrested three suspects and recovered 315 assorted counterfeit alcoholic beverages during a crackdown in Jericho, Makadara Sub-County. Some confiscated products bore Tanzanian excise duty stamps, raising concerns over cross-border counterfeiting.
27 August 2026 · Capital News →
Three suspects were arrested in Jericho, Makadara Sub-County, after a multi-agency raid on a premises allegedly manufacturing and distributing counterfeit alcoholic beverages. The operation by NACADA, KRA, KEBS, and the National Police Service seized 315 assorted counterfeit alcoholic beverages, fake KRA excise stamps, and packaging materials, with some products bearing Tanzanian excise duty stamps.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A multi-agency team including NACADA, KRA, KEBS, and the National Police Service arrested a distributor and retailer in Nairobi's Eastleigh and seized 868 assorted alcoholic beverages bearing fake KRA stamps, uncustomed beers, and counterfeit products.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
A multi-agency operation in Jericho, Makadara Sub-County, Nairobi arrested three suspects and recovered 315 assorted counterfeit alcoholic beverages from a suspected illicit manufacturing den. Officers from NACADA, KRA, KEBS and the National Police Service found individuals mixing and repackaging substandard drinks, along with fake excise stamps and refilling equipment; some seized products carried Tanzanian duty stamps.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
A multi-agency team led by NACADA seized 868 assorted alcoholic drinks and arrested two suspects during a crackdown on counterfeit alcohol in Eastleigh, Nairobi. The operation targeted the distribution and sale of illicit beverages including products with suspected counterfeit KRA stamps, uncustomed beers, and expired items.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
A multi-agency team comprising NACADA, KRA, KEBS, and the National Police Service seized 868 assorted alcoholic drinks and arrested two suspects—a distributor and a retailer—in Eastleigh on August 26 for selling beverages bearing counterfeit KRA stamps, uncustomed beer, and expired products.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NACADA enforcement teams recovered over 27,000 litres of illegal brews in coordinated operations across Nairobi and Nyakach on August 21–22, including chang'aa and kangara, and arrested two suspects. Since December 2025, the authority has seized more than 2.8 million litres of illicit alcohol and arrested over 970 suspects nationwide as part of a government crackdown.
22 August 2026 · Capital News →
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse seized more than 27,000 litres of illicit alcohol in coordinated enforcement operations in Nairobi and Nyakach, targeting the production, distribution and sale of illegal drinks as part of efforts to curb alcohol and drug abuse.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Nyambene Miraa Farmers and Traders Association is pushing for miraa to be removed from Kenya's Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances Act, arguing that declassification is essential for crop development and access to new export markets such as the Middle East and Far East, while Somalia remains the largest current buyer.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that monetization of intimacy on platforms like OnlyFans, driven by economic desperation among young people, creates a direct pathway to substance abuse and addiction. The author cites research showing nearly 30 per cent of female sex workers in Nairobi struggle with drug use.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya reports that illicit alcohol makes up about 60 per cent of consumption in the country, despite multi-agency crackdowns that seized counterfeit products valued at nearly Sh790 million in Nairobi during the 2025/26 financial year. The association welcomed recent government fiscal reforms and called for stronger enforcement, border controls, and consumer awareness to curb illegal trade.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse arrested a 27-year-old suspect in Ruiru and seized 230 rolls of cannabis, 12 sachets of cannabis, 34 cookies, and six cakes suspected to be laced with narcotics, following raids at two locations linked to a suspected drug distribution network.
15 July 2026 · Capital News →
Authorities shut down Ehsan Rehabilitation Centre following the rescue of a 14-year-old boy and discovery of alleged child abuse, physical assault, and illegal detention. The raid, led by NACADA with multi-agency support, also rescued eight foreign nationals and found the facility had admitted underage clients without legal safeguards or child protection compliance.
9 July 2026 · Capital News →
Authorities rescued eight foreign nationals—five from the US, two from Canada, and one from Britain—being held against their will at the Ehsan Rehabilitation Centre in Kajiado County, which operated without a NACADA license for six months. The multi-agency raid uncovered severe deficiencies in patient care and human rights violations, with the facility now facing closure.
8 July 2026 · Capital News →
Investigations by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse at Ehsan Rehabilitation Centre in Kajiado County have uncovered allegations of physical assault, unlawful detention, and violations of child protection standards, including the discovery of a 14-year-old boy among victims rescued during a multi-agency raid.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eight foreign nationals — five from the United States, two Canadians and one British national — were rescued from Ehsan Rehabilitation Centre in Kajiado County during a multi-agency operation led by NACADA. Authorities found the facility had been operating without accreditation for six months and recommended its immediate closure.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan authorities have rescued eight foreign nationals—five from the United States, two from Canada, and one from Britain—who were being held against their will at an unaccredited rehabilitation facility in Kajiado County. The facility, which had operated for only six months without a license from NACADA, is now facing imminent closure following the discovery.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has strengthened its partnership with the Kenya Scouts Association during the 2026 Regional Inter-Patrol Competitions in Nairobi County, emphasizing the role of youth organizations in promoting discipline, integrity, and leadership to protect young people from alcohol and substance abuse.
3 July 2026 · Capital News →
NACADA has renewed its collaboration with the Kenya Scouts Association to combat alcohol and drug abuse among young people, leveraging the Scouts movement to promote discipline, leadership and resilience against substance use.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Faith Munyazi Wugoma, a Grade 10 student from Helping Hands Senior School in Kilifi, won the 2026 National Senior School Essay Writing Competition on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, beating more than 1,100 entrants. The NACADA-organized competition formed part of the government's campaign against substance abuse among young people.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →