Govt targets cannabis-laced bread, mandazi in universities
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Monday said security agencies had flagged an alarming practice in which cannabis sativa is baked into snacks such as bread, mandazi, and kangumu and sold to students within campuses. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capit..
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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.
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Government Launches Crackdowns on Unlicensed Tour Vans, Illicit Alcohol, and Cannabis Snacks - August 2025
The Kenyan government has launched several initiatives targeting illicit goods and unregulated services. The Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) started a crackdown on unlicensed tour vans to restore order and protect tourism revenue from unqualified individuals and scams. Concurrently, the government launched a 100-day Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) to combat the manufacturing, sale, and consumption of illicit alcohol, a move announced by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. As part of new measures to curb drug use, the government is also targeting the sale of cannabis-laced snacks, such as bread and mandazi, in universities.
