Kenya’s anti-narcotics agency turns to religious leaders for support in war on drug abuse

Kenya’s anti-narcotics agency turns to religious leaders for support in war on drug abuse

Bhang, heroin, shisha were among the drugs identified during the event and a new synthetic drug, xylazine which is a veterinary drug that is mixed with heroin. The awareness programme included sessions on identifying signs of substance abuse, counselling techniques and referral pathways for individuals seeking help.

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Criminalising poverty: Former Mozambique President Chissano opens up on his drug addiction, says laws punitively punish the poor  

Criminalising poverty: Former Mozambique President Chissano opens up on his drug addiction, says laws punitively punish the poor  

Sucked into international drug circuits as a launching-pad for narcotics destined for European and Asian markets from Latin America, Kenya has become a major dispersal point in East Africa given its status as a regional economic hub and gateway to the wider hinterland.

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