Geoffrey Mosiria, Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Environment, has disclosed that investigations are underway following suspicions that students in Kilimani were sold ice cream laced with harmful substances.
In a statement issued on Friday, May 16, Mosiria revealed that a school in the Kilimani area had raised an alarm after noticing unusual student behaviour linked to the consumption of ice cream sold by a vendor near the school gate.
According to the school, students seemed to enjoy the ice cream but would later display signs of intoxication.
“The vendor has allegedly been selling ice cream to school-going children, which is suspected to be laced with addictive substances. As a result, some children have reportedly exhibited unusual behaviour such as appearing drunk, overly hyperactive, or excessively sleepy when they return home,” he stated.
Prompted by the school’s complaint, Mosiria and his team inspected nearby stalls to verify the claims.
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Although the vendor was absent during the visit, authorities discovered a bottle of ketamine near the spot where the ice cream is typically sold. The drug, commonly used in hospitals, raised immediate red flags.
“Upon arriving at the scene, the vendor had not yet arrived, but we discovered a used bottle and packaging of Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection, a powerful anaesthetic commonly used in hospitals,” he added.
“This is highly concerning, as we suspect ketamine may be one of the substances being mixed into the ice cream sold to children and other unsuspecting consumers.”
Mosiria urged parents to caution their children against buying ice cream from unverified vendors while investigations continue.
Ketamine is a controlled substance and has a history of misuse in various parts of the world, including the United States.
By Joseph Mambili
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