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September 8, 2026
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Kenya calls for global unity in drug war as HONLEA convenes in Vienna

Kenya has called for stronger international cooperation to tackle the growing global drug problem, including the rising threat of synthetic drugs...
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Kenya has urged global unity in combating the escalating drug war, particularly the rise of synthetic drugs, during the 33rd Meeting of Heads of National Law Enforcement Agencies (HONLEA) in Vienna.
- Kenya highlighted the interconnectedness of drug trafficking with corruption, illicit financial flows, and terrorism, necessitating strengthened international cooperation.
- Key figures included Kenyaās Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN in Vienna, Edwin Afande, and Principal Administrative Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Beverly Opwora.
- The nation called for equitable access to controlled substances for medical purposes and support from developed nations for African countries in capacity building and technology transfer.
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