New 700-member DCI unit to lead national war on drugs in 2026
President William Ruto announces a 700-member DCI anti-narcotics unit to lead Kenya’s 2026 crackdown on drugs, illicit alcohol and criminal assets...
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Kenya is set to deploy a new 700-member Anti-Narcotics Unit within the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in 2026 to combat drug trafficking and illicit alcohol. President William Ruto declared substance abuse a national development and security emergency, announcing enhanced capabilities for the unit comparable to the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit.
- The unit's strength will increase from 200 to 700 officers for nationwide operations.
- President William Ruto emphasized aggressive asset tracing, seizure, and forfeiture, with recovered assets directed towards rehabilitation programs.
- Alarming statistics reveal that one in every six Kenyans aged between 15 and 65 (approximately 4.7 million people) use at least one drug, with alcohol being the most prevalent.
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President Ruto Declares War on Drugs with New 700-Member DCI Unit - January 2026
President William Ruto has declared substance abuse a national development and security emergency. A new 700-member Anti-Narcotics Unit within the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is set to be deployed in 2026 to combat drug trafficking and illicit alcohol. President Ruto announced that the unit will have enhanced capabilities comparable to the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit. The president has signaled a broader crackdown on illicit liquor and drugs in 2026. This comes as Nacada has revealed the tricks being used by drug lords.
