Mohamed Faki Mwinyihaji

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 511 to 520 of 1995.

• 27 Jun 2023 in Senate: This global observance takes place annually on the 26th of June. The theme for this year is People First. Stop the Stigma and Discrimination. Strengthen Prevention. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about the significant problems posed by illicit drugs in our society. view
• 27 Jun 2023 in Senate: The drug menace in Mombasa and the other coastal counties of Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu has tragically transformed vibrant youths into addicts and criminals burdening not only themselves but our society as a whole. According to the UNODC 2019 Report on Drugs and Crime, there are 27,014 drug users in the three coastal counties of Mombasa, Kilifi and Kwale, exceeding the national average by more than 50 per cent. view
• 27 Jun 2023 in Senate: Additionally, the Ministry of Health data from 2022 indicates that Mombasa alone has 6,287 addicts of which only 1797, which is 28.6 per cent are receiving treatment. The addict’s journey often begins with substances like miraa, muguka and bhang and eventually escalates into heroin, brown sugar and other hard drugs. Shockingly, certain prescription drugs are sold without any prescriptions at local chemists in Mombasa. view
• 27 Jun 2023 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate. view
• 27 Jun 2023 in Senate: Moreover, Miraa and muguka are freely available in the city without any regulations governing their sale despite their known toxic properties. Bhang or Cannabis Sativa as it is technically known is also well sold in Mombasa. Heroin Brown Sugar and other hard drugs are readily accessible even under the watchful eyes of the security agencies thereby contributing to the growing number of addicts. Mr Speaker, Sir, the majority of addicts have resulted to using injectable needles resulting in the spread of HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), tuberculosis, and other chronic diseases. There are specific locations in Mombasa where groups of ... view
• 27 Jun 2023 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, there are specific locations in Mombasa where groups of addicts gather daily to consume drugs. Areas such as Magodoroni and Shimanzi within Mvita Constituency and Magodoroni in Kisauni Constituency are well known to the authorities for drug menace. The drug problem in the coastal region has caused a surge in crime. Last year, we witnessed two cases where a son murdered his own father, and a grandson killed the grandmother who had raised him, all attributed to drugs. The increasing crime rate in Mombasa can be directly attributed to drug abuse. Cases such as “Wakali Kwanza” and ... view
• 27 Jun 2023 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate. view
• 27 Jun 2023 in Senate: Asante, Bw. Spika, kwa kunilinda. Lazima tutafautishe Seneti na--- view
• 27 Jun 2023 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, the law enforcement agency must fulfil their duty to prevent the inflow of drugs into the coastal region, particularly Mombasa. They should crack down heavily on the sale and trafficking of drugs, eliminating the menace, once and for all, for the sake of our youth and future generations. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the county Government of Mombasa has established several treatment centres in Miritini, Kisauni and Shimo La Tewa. However, these centres only cater for 1797 addicts out of the nearly 6,287 recorded. People in Likoni have to travel as far as Kombani in Kwale to access treatment. ... view
• 27 Jun 2023 in Senate: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate. view