The government has stepped up efforts to combat the production, distribution, and consumption of illicit drugs and alcohol, particularly in Mombasa County, as part of a broader strategy to protect communities and safeguard young people from substance abuse.
In a statement shared on X on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo outlined the measures being implemented, highlighting a coordinated, whole-of-government approach.
“The Government remains firmly committed to curbing the production, distribution and consumption of illicit drugs and alcohol, in line with the Presidential Proclamation on Alcohol and Drug Control, which calls for a whole-of-government approach to enforcement, prevention, rehabilitation and asset recovery,” Omollo said.
He noted that in Mombasa, the strategy is being driven by intelligence-led operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks involved in drug trafficking and disrupting their supply chains.
“In Mombasa County, this resolve is translating into coordinated, intelligence-led operations that are dismantling drug networks, disrupting supply chains and denying criminal syndicates the benefits of their illicit trade,” the statement read.
The intensified operations have led to the arrest of suspects, the closure of illegal businesses, and the seizure of assets linked to drug trafficking. Authorities said the recovered assets would be forfeited to the State to support rehabilitation, recovery, and prevention programmes.
“Through strengthened anti-narcotics enforcement, offenders are being arrested, illegal operations shut down, and criminal assets forfeited to the State to support recovery and prevention efforts,” Omollo said.
In addition, justice sector reforms are being rolled out to enhance accountability, including the use of specialised courts to fast-track drug-related cases.
“Justice reforms are also reinforcing these gains, with specialised courts accelerating the handling of drug-related cases to ensure swift and consistent accountability,” the statement added.
The government says the intensified crackdown is part of sustained efforts to curb substance abuse and restore safety and social stability in affected communities.
