The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) on Wednesday, February 26 night arrested two individuals after raiding the Paris Lounge in Lang’ata.
In a statement on Thursday, February 27, NACADA said that they confiscated 39 shisha bongs, 11 cartons of charcoal, 12 cartons of assorted flavors, and 13 charcoal carriers during the raid.
“In a bold enforcement operation led by NACADA’s Director of Compliance and Enforcement, James Koskei, officers raided Paris Lounge in Lang’ata, seizing a massive haul of shisha products and arresting two individuals.
“Among the confiscated items were: 39 shisha bongs, 11 cartons of charcoal,12 cartons of assorted flavors, and 13 charcoal carriers,” the statement read in part.
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The two individuals who were arrested by NACADA officers are a shisha seller and a supervisor.
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Speaking after the crackdown, Koskei said the raid is in line with a court ruling that upheld the ban on shisha, dismissing all petitions challenging it.
“We are here to enforce the shisha rules. The ban is in force, and we will continue to ensure compliance,” Koskei stated.
NACADA pointed out that shisha may seem harmless but is dangerous to human beings.
Further, the authority warned Kenyans against consuming shisha adding that those found using it will face the law.
“Let this be a warning to all those flouting the law, NACADA is watching, and no one is above the law,” NACADA added.
