Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has backed President William Ruto’s call for the death penalty for drug traffickers and peddlers. He cited data from Port Reitz County Hospital indicating that more than half of admissions in recent months were linked to drug use. “I support President William Ruto’s call for the death penalty for drug traffickers and peddlers. “At Port Reitz County hospital, statistics for July, August and September over 50% of those admitted is because of Jaba (Muguka),” he said. Nassir reiterated his long-standing opposition to the presence of muguka in Mombasa, saying he had consistently warned against its introduction into the county.

Source: The Star January 05, 2026 01:29 UTC