Coast politicians engage in blame game over failure to address deadly addictions

A drug user makes a cocktail of synthetic drugs from prescription drugs at Ukunda in Kwale County. [Robert Menza, Standard]

The renewed war against drug barons has ignited a fierce debate at the Coast with opposition MPs and those in the ruling party accusing each other of doing nothing to end the scourge.

Opposition leaders led by Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir have also accused leaders accusing Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of politicising it.