Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has backed President William Ruto’s call for the death penalty for drug traffickers and peddlers, saying the narcotics trade remains a serious threat to society, particularly in the Coast region.

The governor said decisive action was needed to dismantle drug networks that continue to destroy families and destabilize communities.

"I support President William Ruto’s call for the death penalty for drug traffickers and peddlers. The narcotics trade continues to be a grave threat to society, especially here at the Coast,” Nassir said, noting that the region has for years borne the brunt of drug abuse and trafficking.

Speaking during a church service in VOK, Mombasa, the governor warned that the fight against drugs should go beyond traditional narcotics to address emerging substances harming young people.

He singled out Muguka, arguing that its growing use poses a serious risk to the health and wellbeing of the youth.

“We must also wake up to the threat that other substances such as Muguka pose to our youth,” Nassir said, urging lawmakers to take firm action. “I call on our legislators to amend the law, remove Muguka from the list of cash crops, and classify it as a harmful drug. We need decisive national action to protect our families and future generations.