9 arrested, 78 shisha bongs seized during crackdown on Shisha smoking in Nairobi

Nine people were arrested on Saturday, March 2, 2024 during a crackdown on shisha smoking in Nairobi.

This was during a crackdown that was organized by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) in collaboration with the police.

About 78 shisha bongs were seized during the security operation at popular night clubs in the city.

People arrested at Kettle House club in Kilimani and shisha equipment recovered on January 5, 2024. PHOTOS: Nation

“Last night the Authority carried out a shisha prohibition enforcement exercise and our enforcement team visited Quiver Eastlands where 18 shisha bongs and assorted flavours and shisha preparation paraphernalia were seized.

“Two individuals were also arrested for the offence of selling shisha in contravention of legal notice 292 of 2017,” Nacada noted in a statement posted on X.

The team extended the crackdown to Habanos Lounge, where 60 shisha bongs were seized, 126 pieces of assorted flavours, and assorted paraphernalia used in shisha preparation were confiscated.

Seven people were arrested at Habanos Lounge, including the manager, sellers, and users.

Suspects who were arrested during the crackdown are being held at the Jogoo Road Police Station, as officers prepare to arraign them in court on Monday March 4.

According to Nacada, the suspects will be charged with various offences related to section 3 and 4 of shisha rules.