Also known as: NACADA · NACADA Deputy Director
Kenyan government agency conducting anti-narcotics operations, drug rehabilitation services, and policy advocacy on substance abuse and illicit alcohol.
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… 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 revealsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 24 – Kenya is set to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADA) on Friday, with a major national event at the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse Miritini Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre in M …
Kenya Gears Up for World Drug Day Commemoration with Focus on Innovative SolutionsFormer NACADA chairman John Mututho has blamed the growing counterfeit alcohol menace on regulatory failures, arguing that the government relies on public relations crackdowns instead of addressing weaknesses in the regulatory framework for product quality and authenticity.
4 November 2026 · The Standard →
Former NACADA chairman John Mututho has blamed the growing counterfeit alcohol menace on regulatory failures, arguing that the government relies on public relations crackdowns instead of addressing weaknesses in the regulatory framework for product quality and authenticity.
4 November 2026 · The Standard →
NACADA arrested a 31-year-old suspected drug trafficker and seized 700 rolls of suspected narcotics, 85 brooms of dry plant material suspected to be bhang, and packaging materials during an intelligence-led operation in Mbiuni, Mwala Sub-County, Machakos County.
3 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives from multiple agencies arrested five suspects and seized more than 582 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis sativa, along with 1,002 rolls of suspected bhang, in coordinated anti-narcotics operations across Kisumu, Kisii and Nairobi.
1 November 2026 · Capital News →
Officers from the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse raided a two-bedroom house in Nairobi's Jericho Estate and seized 1,002 rolls of suspected bhang, arresting three occupants. The suspects were booked at Jogoo Road Police Station and are expected to be arraigned in court on 2 November.
31 October 2026 · Capital News →
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse arrested three people in Nairobi's Jericho estate after raiding a suspected bhang distribution point, recovering 1,002 rolls of the drug. The suspects were booked at Jogoo Road Police Station and are expected to be arraigned in court the following Monday.
31 October 2026 · The Standard →
The People's Coalition on Electoral Reforms has raised concerns about alleged irregularities in the IEBC's recruitment of its next Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer, identifying about 44 names it considers questionable and demanding the commission clarify how they were included and verify applicants' citizenship and credentials.
30 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nacada CEO Anthony Omerikwa and former EACC CEO Halakhe Waqo are among nine candidates shortlisted for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Chief Executive Officer position. The other shortlisted candidates are Harley Mutisya, Edmund Malitt, Andrew Kimani, Mohamed Abdi, Edward Ngeywa, Martina Yattani, and Nelly Ilongo.
30 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has shortlisted nine candidates for the position of Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, with interviews scheduled for November 12 and 13, 2026. The candidates, drawn from different counties, include former EACC CEO Halakhe Waqo and acting NACADA boss Dr. Anthony Omerikwa, among others.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A multi-agency team including NACADA and Administration Police seized and destroyed more than 1,000 litres of kangara, an ingredient used to make illicit alcohol, during a raid on suspected chang'aa brewing sites along the Katine River in Matungulu Sub-County, Machakos County. The operation also recovered three metallic drums, one plastic drum and 20 plastic jerricans, though suspects escaped before arrest.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced the Government is classifying the illicit alcohol trade among the top three greatest threats to Kenya's future, alongside terrorism and banditry, and has established a permanent secretariat to coordinate a crackdown involving multiple agencies.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has declared illicit alcohol a major threat to Kenya's future and announced the government will introduce tougher laws and intensify enforcement against networks involved in the production and sale of harmful alcoholic drinks, with the Office of the Deputy President coordinating a multi-agency response.
21 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Government is reviewing the legal framework governing illicit alcohol to introduce tougher penalties for individuals at every stage of the supply chain. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that the manufacture, distribution, sale and consumption of illicit alcohol has been elevated to the category of organised crime, alongside terrorism and banditry.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan actor William Okore, known as Onyi from The Real Househelps of Kawangware, has been admitted to NACADA's rehabilitation centre in Mombasa for a three-month programme. NACADA's CEO described the decision as a courageous step toward recovery and a reminder that substance use disorders are treatable health conditions.
21 October 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that the government has elevated the manufacture, distribution, sale and consumption of illicit alcohol to the category of organised crime, placing it alongside terrorism and banditry. Security agencies will conduct intelligence-led operations without political interference, and a permanent multi-agency secretariat has been established in the Office of the Deputy President to coordinate the crackdown.
21 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenyan actor William Okore, known as Onyi from The Real Househelps of Kawangware, has been admitted to a NACADA rehabilitation centre in Mombasa for a three-month treatment programme for substance use problems. The admission was facilitated by politician and musician Jaguar.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has declared illicit alcohol and drug abuse among Kenya's three biggest threats and announced the government will introduce tougher laws, seize cartel assets, and intensify operations to dismantle networks dealing in dangerous substances through a coordinated multi-agency approach.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse has requested that the Judiciary establish additional specialised courts to handle drug-related offences in Embu, Eldoret, and Mombasa, and proposed a High Court with specialised jurisdiction over organised crime. NACADA also called for capacity building for judicial officers and joint training programmes on drug abuse.
19 October 2026 · Capital News →
NACADA has proposed establishing specialised drug courts in Embu and Eldoret and reinstating Shanzu Law Court in Mombasa to handle drug-related cases, and called for a High Court with specialised jurisdiction over organised crime. The Chief Justice welcomed the proposals and expressed the Judiciary's readiness to deepen collaboration with NACADA.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) Board has officially validated Community-Based Rehabilitation Guidelines, establishing a framework to decentralize rehabilitation services to grassroots level in response to Kenya's significant treatment gap—with only 135 accredited facilities offering 3,790 beds combined. The guidelines aim to address barriers to treatment access including limited services, high costs, stigma, and shortage of trained professionals, with approximately 1.36 million Kenyans aged 15–65 suffering from severe alcohol use disorder and 887,627 from severe tobacco use disorder.
17 October 2026 · Capital News →
NACADA has validated new guidelines to expand drug and substance abuse rehabilitation services to communities across Kenya, providing a framework for prevention, treatment, recovery and reintegration at the grassroots level. Kenya currently has 135 accredited treatment facilities with a combined capacity of 3,790 beds.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has called for the dismissal of chiefs who fail to tackle illicit alcohol brewing in their areas, accusing local administrators of inaction despite knowing those involved in the trade.
11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), in collaboration with the National Police Service and Anti-Counterfeit Authority, seized 216 bottles of suspected illicit vodka, suspected narcotic drugs including 96 small rolls of dry plant material and multiple sachets, and Sh25,840 in cash in Gwa Kairu, Ruiru. Three suspects were arrested during the operation.
9 October 2026 · Capital News →
NACADA, working with the National Police Service and Anti-Counterfeit Authority, seized 216 bottles of suspected counterfeit vodka and quantities of suspected narcotics during operations in Ruiru, Kiambu County, resulting in arrests of suspects linked to the illegal trade.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Police Organization Section Kenya received the "IPO Educational Project of the Year 2025" award at the IPO World Congress in Budva, Montenegro, in recognition of its training and capacity-building programmes that have reached more than 3,000 participants including law enforcement and county enforcement personnel, students, teachers and community stakeholders.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Leaders in the Mt Kenya region have been urged to focus on combating illicit liquor rather than political rhetoric, as excessive alcoholism continues to cause widespread harm including theft and household disruption. Ahadi Kenya's executive director said Murang'a is ranked fourth nationally for cheap liquor's effects and called on politicians and Nacada to educate the public on the dangers and help identify illicit products.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
NACADA-led multi-agency raid in Laare Division, Igembe North Subcounty, seized thousands of bottles of suspected counterfeit alcohol and over 900 packets of uncustomed cigarettes. Three suspects, including a major distributor, were arrested in the operation.
30 September 2026 · Capital News →
NACADA and police officers arrested three suspects following an operation in Meru County that seized thousands of bottles of suspected counterfeit alcohol and more than 900 packets of uncustomed cigarettes. Among those arrested is a man described as an influential distributor who allegedly supplied the illicit products through boda boda riders and local kiosks.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A NACADA-led multi-agency operation in Laare Division, Igembe North Subcounty, Meru County dismantled an illicit alcohol and cigarette network, seizing thousands of bottles of suspected counterfeit alcohol and over 900 packets of uncustomed cigarettes. Three suspects, including a major distributor, were arrested in the raid on a compound that had been under surveillance for weeks.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed the Ministry of Interior and National Administration and enforcement agencies to re-inspect all alcohol manufacturing premises to ensure compliance with standards and regulations as part of the government's intensified crackdown on illicit brews.
29 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kirinyaga County Commissioner Shufaa Omar Mwijuma vowed to shut down bars in Kagio and Kutus accused of hosting naked dancers, saying authorities would lead an operation on Thursday to close the Kagio outlet where the practice reportedly occurs nightly.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →