The Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched a crackdown on unlicensed tour vans in Kenya to restore order and protect the nation's vital tourism revenue. This initiative follows concerns about unqualified individuals posing as tour professionals and recent scams compromising Kenya's international image as a safe tourist destination.

• Individuals operating without a valid license can face a fine not exceeding Ksh100,000 or imprisonment of up to 18 months under Section 98 of the Tourism Act.
• Kennedy Kaunda, Group CEO of the East Africa Tour Guides Association, welcomed the crackdown, emphasizing the threat posed by unprofessional operators.
• The crackdown also aims to ensure drivers and guides are properly trained and certified, with rigorous requirements including professional certifications and compliance checks for vehicles and premises.

The Kenyan government is targeting the sale of cannabis-laced snacks, including bread and mandazi, in universities as part of new measures to curb rising drug use among students. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced that edibles infused with cannabis sativa are being sold to students, endangering their well-being and the nation's future workforce.

• About 70 percent of those arrested for drug use or possession are students, with cannabis, synthetic drugs, and alcohol being the most common substances.
• Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen directed sub-county security committees to include university and college leaders in their security meetings.
• The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) previously raised alarm over increased drug use in higher learning institutions, with a survey in 17 universities involving over 15,000 students.

The Kenyan government has launched a 100-day Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) to combat illicit alcohol manufacturing, sale, and consumption, aiming to protect public health and enhance national security. Announced by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, the crackdown targets rogue businesspersons, including licensed manufacturers and retailers, and addresses concerns about collusion involving government officials, police, and politicians.

• The initiative will run for 100 days, involving teams from both national and county levels.
• Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the crackdown in Kiambu following a security meeting.
• Murkomen highlighted Central Kenya, particularly Kiambu County, as a hotspot for illicit alcohol and warned against cannabis-laced food products like kangumu targeting university students.