Authorities in Busia have destroyed heroin and bhang valued at more than Sh21 million in a government-led operation aimed at curbing the spread of narcotics across the country.
The exercise, conducted at the Alupe Sub-County Hospital incinerator, was supervised by Chief Magistrate Edna Nyaloti under a court order.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the destroyed drugs included 3,936 grams of heroin worth Sh11.8 million and 337.2 kilograms of bhang with an estimated street value of Sh10.1 million.
The narcotics were incinerated in the presence of officials from several agencies, including the judiciary, National Police Service, National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Public Health, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
The heroin consignment had been seized from Mumbi Mwaura, who was convicted by the Busia Law Court in March 2025 and fined Sh50 million or, in default, sentenced to 50 years in prison.
Officials said the destruction of the recovered substances followed all legal and environmental procedures to ensure transparency and safety.
Speaking during the event, the multi-agency team reaffirmed the government’s commitment to tackling the narcotics trade, which continues to threaten public health and security.
Kenya has seen a surge in drug trafficking cases along border towns such as Busia and Malaba, areas that serve as key transit points for smugglers moving contraband between Kenya and Uganda.
Data from the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) shows that more than 4.7 million Kenyans aged between 15 and 65 have used at least one illicit substance, highlighting the scale of the problem authorities face.
Security experts say regular destruction of seized drugs helps weaken criminal networks and restore community trust in law enforcement.
The Busia operation is part of an ongoing national crackdown targeting drug syndicates operating in coastal regions, border counties, and major cities.
Officials emphasized that such joint efforts between the judiciary and law enforcement agencies will continue as part of the country’s broader campaign to protect youth and communities from the dangers of drug abuse.