Battling Drug Addiction: Struggle for sobriety amid govt. tough talk

The drug business in Kenya’s coast region is destroying lives and livelihoods as a result of drug and substance abuse.

Hundreds of youth are battling addiction, using hard drugs such as heroin and cocaine that are easily accessible in the market.

Those languishing in addiction tell a story of frustration, how the barons are getting richer at the expense of the poverty stricken families, struggling to make ends meet in order to take care of the crave.

Here is NTV’s special report on battling addiction, with Kevin Mutai.
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Ndindi Nyoro: From National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee chair to government critic The year 2025 has been one of mixed fortunes for Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro, a man who started the year chairing the powerful Budget & Appropriations Committee of the National Assembly, would fall out of favour with president William Ruto's regime, and consequently not only lost his chairmanship of the committee, but was also removed as a member altogether. Ndindi, now turned to sharply criticizing President William Ruto's economic policies, often getting into a heated war with staunch defenders of the Kenya Kwanza government. Politically he has also not out-rightly associated with either of the two political formations currently, be it those who are shouting one term and those shouting two term. The two term Kiharu lawmaker sat down with our senior reporter Ibrahim Karanja in a tell it all interview, where he spoke in detail about his position on the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua amongst other things. December 29, 2025
Maai Mahiu: Survivors of April 2024 flash floods accuse the government of failing to fulfil its promise Survivors of the April 2024 disastrous flash floods in Maai Mahiu are accusing the government of failing to fulfil its promise of resettling them, as well as taking action against the Kenya Railways Corporation for negligence that caused dozens of deaths, destruction of property worth millions, and displacement. December 18, 2025
Steal Build Destroy: Lamu Island on the verge of a water crisis Lamu Island is on the verge of a water crisis. Encroachment is threatening its groundwater reservoirs with concrete development steadily replacing the island’s only source of fresh water. October 13, 2025
Who Wanted Kilifi’s First Deputy Governor, Kenneth Kamto, Dead? | Murder Tapes Sn 2 Ep 1 Who Wanted Kilifi’s First Deputy Governor, Kenneth Kamto, Dead? July 23, 2025
DJ Killed By KDF Soldier Over a Sh200 Song Request & the Unthinkable Cover-up | Murder Tapes SN2 EP2 About three years ago, a Christmas night meant for celebration ended in tragedy at a popular nightclub in Mariakani, Kilifi County after Salim Moriasi well known as DJ Goodie 254; a familiar face and the sound behind the decks for six years was pushed down a flight of stairs and left for dead. The man accused was a KDF soldier, angry over a delayed song request. What followed was not just a death, but a silence so loud it shook family and those who knew him. July 23, 2025
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Kamlesh Pattni: God, gold and greed and secrets of Goldenberg

Controversial businessman Kamlesh Pattni says he has no regrets whatsoever with regard to the infamous 5.8B Goldenberg scandal that sunk Kenya’s economy in the 90s. He maintains that the saga was above board, but accuses the Central Bank at the time of using the alleged scandal to cover up for huge loans they had given to powerful politicians.

Kamlesh Pattni, who spoke exclusively to NTV at his operation base in Dubai, states that he has done good for Kenya and has forgiven all who ‘persecuted’ him.

 June 23, 2025
Inside the Kenya-Sudan shadowy arms deal

A shocking revelation that could shake the foundations of Kenya-Sudan relations and jolt the international community from their conform.

In the heart of the brutal conflict engulfing Sudan, evidence has surfaced suggesting the involvement of the Kenyan government.

How did weapons intended for Kenya end up in the hands of fighters in Sudan's deadly conflict?

We dig deeper into a story that raises questions not only about international law, but also about the shadowy world of arms deals and high-profile political visits to by RSF leaders to Nairobi.

 June 15, 2025
Sanga & the Mason: "He refused to buy them alcohol - they killed him," - a bar fight, two gunshots, and the gun that didn't fire. | Murder Tapes Ep. 10 He refused to buy them a beer; they ambushed him at his home at night and shot him dead. How does a bar brawl turn into a brutal execution? Inside 8 years of cover-ups and a messy fight for justice. June 5, 2025