President Ruto Orders Major Overhaul of Anti-Narcotics Unit, Triples Personnel in War on Drugs

President Ruto said the unit will be transformed into a fully formed police department. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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President William Ruto has ordered a significant overhaul of Kenya's Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU), tripling its personnel and expanding its national presence to intensify the war against drug abuse.

The ANU's staffing will increase from 160 officers to 500, and its offices will expand from one to 34 nationwide.
The directive was issued at State House, Nairobi, during the launch of the Jukwaa La Usalama Report and a meeting with chiefs.
Ruto also announced plans to overhaul alcohol licensing, establish rehabilitation facilities in every county, and digitize police records.

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