Kisii Governor Simba Arati has accused police officers of colluding with drug peddlers in Kisii County, demanding their arrest during Jamhuri Day celebrations. He urged County Commissioner Mwachaunga Mohamed Chaunga to take firm action against officers believed to be collecting bribes from illegal drug trade.

• Governor Arati received reports from youth alleging police involvement in drug dealing instead of curbing the problem, impacting students dropping out of school.
• He asked the regional security team to allow residents to apprehend any officer found colluding and present them to authorities, suggesting they be "tied using ropes."
• This comes amidst rising drug abuse concerns in Kisii, with a NACADA survey indicating 17.5% of Kenyans aged 15-65 use at least one drug, totaling an estimated 4.7 million people.
• A separate study found that 45.6% of university students have used at least one drug, with alcohol, shisha, vapes, and marijuana being the most common.