Murkomen Leads Destruction of Sh8bn Illicit Drugs in Mombasa - September 2026

Cabinet Secretary for Security Kithchumba Murkomen led the destruction of illicit drugs valued at over Sh8 billion in Mombasa County. Authorities in Mombasa separately destroyed a consignment of methamphetamine narcotics worth Sh8.2 billion. The operation successfully destroyed a significant quantity of methamphetamine, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat the drug trade within the region. Reports confirm the destruction of methamphetamine worth Sh8.2 billion in Mombasa, marking one of the largest drug seizures publicly destroyed in recent operations. The destruction operation reflects intensified anti-narcotics enforcement along Kenya's coast.