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Bhang is illegal, don't mislead the youth, Matiang'i warns politicians

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Rolls of bhang stuffed in a sack. Police seized 10 sacks of bhang and managed to arrest one suspect in Webuye Town. [Juliet Omelo, Standard]

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has warned politicians against misleading the youth about bhang.

Dr Matiang'i said drug abuse had worsened due to false promises made to young people by some politicians.

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