Caption for the landscape image: Nacada urges action as more university students sink into addiction Monday, March 03, 2025 Scroll down to read the article The most commonly abused drugs in Kenya include alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and heroin. Photo credit: Photo | Pool By Daniel Ogetta Reporter Nation Media Group Article Related Jason, an engineering student at a public university in the capital city, can barely remember the last time he was sober. The student is always under the influence of something. If it is not alcohol, it is cannabis, sometimes both. PREMIUM Revealed: Drug abuse crisis on campus Smoked cannabis (bhang) is the most available narcotic drug in varsities. PREMIUM Three university students, one aspiration Kenya’s public university students share hopes and aspirations amid tough times. PREMIUM Number of student drug, liquor users on the rise Studies show many people are introduced to drugs and alcohol at a young age Explainer: ‘Mchele’ and how to avoid falling victim High doses of these drugs have caused deaths, permanent anaemia and sleepiness lasting several days. Recommended for you PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
PREMIUM Revealed: Drug abuse crisis on campus Smoked cannabis (bhang) is the most available narcotic drug in varsities.
PREMIUM Three university students, one aspiration Kenya’s public university students share hopes and aspirations amid tough times.
PREMIUM Number of student drug, liquor users on the rise Studies show many people are introduced to drugs and alcohol at a young age
Explainer: ‘Mchele’ and how to avoid falling victim High doses of these drugs have caused deaths, permanent anaemia and sleepiness lasting several days.
PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
