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Why the president should not assent to narcotics control Bill

The war against drugs and drug abuse can only be won through decisive action. [Courtesy]

The Narcotics, Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) (Amendment) Bill 2020 was passed by the National Assembly during a session of the Committee of the Whole House on May 19, 2021 and is now awaiting President Uhuru Kenyatta's assent to become law.

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