Kenya has urged global unity in combating drug trafficking, particularly the rapidly evolving threat of synthetic drugs, during the 33rd Meeting of Heads of National Law Enforcement Agencies (HONLEA) in Vienna, Austria.

• Kenya emphasized that the fight against narcotics is a common and shared responsibility, requiring stronger international cooperation.
• Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna, Edwin Afande, highlighted the growing threat of synthetic drugs and their links to corruption and terrorism.
• The country stressed the need for a paradigm shift in response, balancing law enforcement with robust public health and social interventions, and called for adequate support from developed nations for African countries.