news 11 November 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)

Uganda Declines to Intervene in Massive Shs113b Drug Bust in Kenya

The Ugandan government has stated it will not interfere in the legal proceedings of a Ugandan woman arrested in Kenya over a massive methamphetamine seizure. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/uganda-distances-self-from-woman-arrested-in-shs113b-kenya-drug-bust-5666284

The Ugandan government has firmly distanced itself from a citizen recently arrested in Kenya during a major narcotics operation. Officials have confirmed that Kampala will not intervene in the unfolding criminal case.

Ms Zuraicah Nakabugo, 37, was taken into custody on November 7 in Kwale County. She was arrested alongside two Tanzanian nationals, identified as Basleman Saleh Khamis and Hamad Seif.

Authorities seized 454 kilograms of methamphetamine during the operation, with an estimated street value of KSh3.6 billion, roughly translating to Shs113 billion. The suspects appeared before a Mombasa court and were subsequently remanded for 15 days as investigations continue.

Mr Vincent Bagiire, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, addressed the situation by stating that the government would not attempt to interfere with judicial processes in a sovereign neighboring state. Ms Nakabugo must therefore navigate the severe legal challenges independently.