President William Ruto, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said the move is part of broader measures to intensify the fight against illegal drugs and substance abuse, a problem he described as a serious threat to national security and social stability.
The President revealed that he recently chaired a high-level meeting involving multiple government agencies to fast-track the implementation of coordinated strategies aimed at dismantling drug trafficking networks operating within and across Kenya’s borders.
According to Ruto, the government is finalizing legal and operational frameworks to improve coordination, accountability, and information-sharing among security agencies.
Additional officers are also being deployed to the Anti-Narcotics Unit, supported by enhanced training and logistical resources.
“To disrupt drug trafficking and organized crime, multi-agency border teams will be stationed at five critical entry points,” the President said, adding that the initiative is designed to block major drug supply routes.
Beyond enforcement, the government plans to expand treatment and recovery services for individuals affected by drug and alcohol abuse.
“To disrupt drug trafficking and organized crime, multi-agency border teams will be stationed at five critical entry points,” the President said, adding that the initiative is designed to block major drug supply routes.
Beyond enforcement, the government plans to expand treatment and recovery services for individuals affected by drug and alcohol abuse.
Ruto announced that rehabilitation centres will be established in all 47 counties, in collaboration with county governments and the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA).
The President further noted that national referral hospitals will strengthen rehabilitation services, while the Social Health Authority will increase coverage for addiction treatment and recovery programs.
“Our approach integrates prevention, enforcement, treatment, and recovery to protect our people and secure the future of our nation,” he said.
The announcement follows recent remarks by President Ruto proposing tougher penalties for drug traffickers, including the possible reintroduction of the death penalty for those dealing in hard drugs such as heroin and cocaine.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has also reiterated the government’s commitment to combating drug abuse, warning that illicit substances are eroding Kenya’s productive population and undermining long-term development goals.
Earlier this week, Murkomen ordered a nationwide crackdown on illicit drugs and illegal alcohol, citing directives issued by the President during his New Year address.
Authorities say the new measures signal a more aggressive and coordinated approach to tackling drug-related crime and addiction across the country.
The President further noted that national referral hospitals will strengthen rehabilitation services, while the Social Health Authority will increase coverage for addiction treatment and recovery programs.
“Our approach integrates prevention, enforcement, treatment, and recovery to protect our people and secure the future of our nation,” he said.
The announcement follows recent remarks by President Ruto proposing tougher penalties for drug traffickers, including the possible reintroduction of the death penalty for those dealing in hard drugs such as heroin and cocaine.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has also reiterated the government’s commitment to combating drug abuse, warning that illicit substances are eroding Kenya’s productive population and undermining long-term development goals.
Earlier this week, Murkomen ordered a nationwide crackdown on illicit drugs and illegal alcohol, citing directives issued by the President during his New Year address.
Authorities say the new measures signal a more aggressive and coordinated approach to tackling drug-related crime and addiction across the country.
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