Description: Delve into the hidden depths of Mount Kenya Forest where a multi-agency security operation recently discovered a massive, illegal cultivation of cannabis sativa. Spanning more than 10 acres, this secret activity had been operational for months. Learn how the operation is targeting not just the growers, but also entrepreneurs, local administration, police, and Kenya Forest Services officers accused of profiting from the illegal trade thriving in Meru, Tharaka Nithi, and Embu counties. This episode draws on insights into the security challenges in the region, including illicit brew, land disputes, and banditry, as discussed during a recent security assessment forum.
