The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has flagged Airbnbs as key facilitators of illegal drug trade in the country.
In a statement on Monday, March 10, the authority, blamed them for the rising misuse of drugs, particularly among the youth.
According to NACADA, its crackdown on illegal drugs in entertainment venues and residential areas has pushed illicit drug operators to adopt new strategies to evade detection. "The enforcement pressure has forced individuals involved in the illegal drug trade to shift their activities to seemingly discreet locations such as Airbnbs, where they attempt to evade scrutiny," NACADA stated.
The NACADA report titled Status of Drugs and Substance Use Among University Students in Kenya, February 13, 2025.
