Kenya:Two Narcotics Traffickers Handed 24-Year-In Jail

By Samuel Ouma

Two notorious Kenyan traffickers have been handed a hefty 24-year prison sentence for trafficking narcotics.

Hussein Otita Wakhayanga and Daniel Gor John were nabbed on May 22, 2023, along the Nairobi-Naivasha highway in the Flyover area.

Their white Toyota Passo (KCS 679P) was intercepted by officers from the Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU).

A meticulous search revealed seven sacks and eight packages brimming with dry plant material suspected to be narcotics.

The suspects, along with the seized substances and vehicle, were whisked away to DCI headquarters, where the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) took the reins.

“Analysis confirmed the material was cannabis sativa, tipping the scales at 161.75 kg with an estimated street value of Ksh4,852,500 ($37600),” said the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

On May 29, 2023, the suspects were arraigned before the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) law courts.

Six witnesses took the stand, leading to the conviction of the accused.

“The public is urged to steer clear of such illegal activities, as offenders will face the full force of the law,” added DCI.