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25 years in jail as drug lord Baktash Akasha gives up most rights in deal

Baktash Akasha (left) and his brother Ibrahim Akasha (right). [Gideon Maundu, Standard]

Convicted drug lord Baktash Akasha was last evening handed a 25-year jail sentence.

In what now deals a mortal blow to the Akasha narcotics empire, Baktash will also pay a fine of Sh10 million from the proceeds of their illicit trade.

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