CS Murkomen Appoints Special Task Force[LIST]

Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration Kipchumba Murkomen on Friday gazetted the names of 18 professionals who will be responsible in identifying, analyzing, and ensuring the safe disposal of dangerous drugs.

Among those who were appointed are Jane Nafula Kisutia, Dorcus Nzilani Muthusi, Jackson Siele, Paul Bwora Wahoye, Jerusha Waithera Mugo, Salvine Cheruto Katukoi, Godwin Khamala Waliama, David Kiara Muthomi, Mercy Nkarye Runya, and Catherine Mbete Nzuve.

Others are Hemed Abeid Munis, Khadija Abdullahi Boya, Alexander Mbae Mburia, Luge Victoria Kiugha, Beth Purity Makena Gitonga, Christine Naserian Kudate, Felista Kairithi Henry, and Crispin Njeru Nguru.

“In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 67(1) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration designates the following persons to be analysts for purposes of the Act.

According to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Act, the analysts have specific roles that would help the country in the fight against drugs.

Some of the roles include the analysis of all seized substances and examining and identifying substances that are suspected to be narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances. This involves conducting chemical tests and analyses to confirm the nature of the substances.

Providing expert testimony in court cases involving narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, documenting their findings, and preparing detailed reports on the substances they analyze.

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