William Ruto declares war on Coast drug barons

President William Ruto plants a tree during the official opening of Devki steel Limited at Samburu in Kwale County. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]

President William Ruto started his maiden tour of Coast yesterday, where he declared a renewed war on drug barons and illicit alcohol, which have ravaged the region for many years.

Ruto said illicit alcohol and drug substances have killed several people and wrecked families across the country, and that it was time to eradicate the vice.