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NACADA's Director of Research, Standards, and Licensing, John Muteti during the launch of the drug and substance abuse report in Universities on February 13, 2025. [David Gichuru,Standard]
A report by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) reveals that friends are the primary source of drugs in universities, accounting for 66.4 percent of cases.
Canteens, bars, and nearby premises follow at 59.3 percent, while fellow students within the institutions rank third at 56.0 percent. Online purchases via websites or social media come in fourth at 39.4 per cent.
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