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 Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud PREMIUM The Coast question: Who will inherit Raila’s loyal base? 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 Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
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 Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
