Drugs in Kenya: what are the rules for travelers?

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Drugs — Kenya

What travelers need to know about drugs in Kenya. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Drugs in Kenya: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking illegal drugs in Kenya are severe.

Long jail sentences and heavy fines.

§ US State Dept — Kenya

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