Ruto signals crackdown on illicit liquor, drugs in 2026

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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.

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