President William Ruto has announced significant enhancements to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Anti-Narcotics Unit as part of a stepped-up campaign against drug trafficking and abuse in Kenya.

• The government plans to increase personnel, provide specialized training, and equip the unit with additional vehicles, including 1,000 police vehicles expected by December.
• The initiative aims to strengthen the capacity of officers to investigate and disrupt drug trafficking networks, particularly along the Coast.
• President Ruto emphasized that while enforcement is crucial, a collective societal effort involving families and religious leaders is also needed to reduce drug demand.

A suspected cybercriminal accused of defrauding a local bank and a sacco of millions has been ordered to remain in custody for 36 days after failing to appear in court.

• Linked to a Ksh96 million fraud.
• The suspect was apprehended in Kericho after reportedly absconding court proceedings.
• He failed to comply with bail terms totaling Ksh2 million in two separate cases.