President William Ruto has pledged tough measures against individuals involved in peddling illicit drugs to the youth.
Speaking during a development tour in Isiolo, the President cautioned drug traffickers of severe consequences, noting that many of the drugs originate from Ethiopia and other parts of the region.
He urged parents to take an active role in guiding their children away from drug use and criminal groups, emphasizing the importance of family support in combating the growing menace.
“Because Isiolo is at the center of Kenya it is the reason a lot of business takes place, the only business that I will not allow to continue is the drug business, drugs must leave this Isiolo,” he said.
“I want to say for the avoidance of any doubt, anyone who is involved with selling our children drugs will face the law, we will not tolerate anyone here who is selling our children drugs that is not going to happen,” the head of state indicated.
“Now people of Isiolo if youths engage in drug abuse will they work? Of course, not that one we will not agree.”
The President further urged the parents to guide their children not to be involved in drug use.