The Standard Group Plc is a
multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper
print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key
influence in matters of national and international interest.
Treasury Cs Henry Rotich (right), Principal secretary Department of Planning Julius Muiya (centre), and Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Director General Zachary Mwangi during the launch of 2019-2022 Economic Survey at KICC. [Beverlyne Musili/Standard]
Crimes involving narcotics and other banned pharmaceuticals increased by 44 per cent last year, pointing to a worrying trend.
Also on a sharp rise are sexual offences and crimes, which went up by 25 per cent.
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