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Molly: The toxic rape drug taking over city

So popular is molly globally that it has been praised by celebrities like Miley Cyrus.Scores of young people flock popular joints in Westlands and Upper Hill for regular fixes

It is the latest fad among narcotic drug users in Kenya. Molly, the nickname for the sugary crystals, is a common name in Nairobi’s posh parties.

It can easily be bought around the city, especially affluent neighbourhoods like Karen, Hurligham, Lavington, Westlands and Spring Valley. Dealers even deliver to known clients’ doorsteps or in their cars and at clubs.

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