Kipchumba Murkomen, the Interior Cabinet Secretary, has urged an investigation into university students who have stayed in school for several years, proposing that some might be engaged in illegal activities.
During the unveiling of a report on drug and substance abuse among university students, Murkomen stated that some students at the University of Nairobi had accumulated wealth and influence while remaining in school indefinitely.
“Our investigation will begin with students who have been at the university for a long time.” Murkomen stated, “At the University of Nairobi, there are notorious students who never complete their studies; they are very wealthy, extremely influential, and hold leadership positions.”
The Interior CS additionally urged the Inspector General of Police to bolster security operations around universities and advocated for improved intelligence gathering to reduce drug abuse on campuses.
“Why don’t we employ intelligence officers in universities to collect accurate intelligence and address drug-related matters, particularly involving cannabis, heroin, and other substances?” he suggested.
His comments are made in the context of increasing worries about drug abuse among university students.
A report by NACADA released on Thursday discovered that friends are the main source of drugs in universities, making up 66.4 percent of cases.
Canteens, bars, and nearby premises are next at 59.3%, while fellow students within institutions come in third at 56%. 39.4 percent of purchases are made online through websites and social media.
