Coast region officials will start the war on drugs on Tuesday, President Uhuru Kenyatta has said, a day after declaring "total war" on the menace.
Uhuru issued the directive to county commissioners, county commanders and MPs on Friday, when he hosted 800 of the region's leaders at State House, Mombasa county.
The leaders reiterated the devastating effect of the drugs on youths, education and development.
They also raised concerns over infrastructure and agricultural products including sugar and cashew nuts.
Uhuru announced intensified operations against drugs in the region on Thursday, saying no effort will be spared.
“My administration will not relent. We shall destroy any vessel on land, sea or air that is confirmed to be carrying drugs,” he said.
The President asked leaders to work with security agencies to ensure drugs are eliminated completely and traffickers punished.
He said the government will not allow illicit brewers and drug traffickers and their outlets to destroy lives.
The Star
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