“Smoking Bhang Help Me Chase Away Birds!” – Kirinyaga Man Tells Court
A man appeared in Wang’uru Law Court in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, and admitted to consuming cannabis.
He informed the court that the medicine allows him to chase away birds from Mwea rice farms, which are causing havoc on his family’s rice farm.
On January 9, 2026, Brian Macharia was discovered in possession of nine and a half rolls of cannabis, all valued at Ksh.960/-, in Kiriko village, Mwea-East sub-county, Kirinyaga County.
However, Wang’uru principal magistrate Martha Opanga was informed that the medications were not for medical use, which violated the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Control Act 4 of 1994.
Brian Macharia admitted to possessing cannabis and promised the court.
Macharia said he thought smoking marijuana was lawful because it helped him chase away quelea birds, which are forcing farmers to pay expensive bird scarers.
Macharia was fined Ksh.10,000 or six months in prison, with 14 days to appeal if he was dissatisfied.
This comes amidst President William Ruto’s announcement that additional officers be deployed to the Anti-Narcotic Unit with the requisite training and logistical support.
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The President also announced the establishment of rehabilitation centres in all 47 counties across the country.
Ruto also announced the deployment of multi-agency border teams in five key entry points to disrupt drug trafficking and organised crime.
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— National Police Service-Kenya (@NPSOfficial_KE) January 8, 2026
Today, the Western Regional Police Commander, Mr. Issa Mohamed, AIG, led a multi-agency security team in a crackdown operation against illicit brews. The operation targeted Shikumu Location in Kakamega County and… pic.twitter.com/w0napZ1Nww
The President began this fight against drugs in his New Year’s address, where he announced his commitment to fight drug abuse as part of his goal to take Kenya to a first-world country.
The National Police Service has committed to eliminating narcotics and illicit alcohol in line with the President’s directive.
“Smoking Bhang Help Me Chase Away Birds!” – Kirinyaga Man Tells Court
