Questions around a major drug seizure have pushed the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to issue a firm clarification after rumours emerged suggesting some of its officers stole part of a large methamphetamine haul valued at Sh8.14 billion (USD 63 million).
The drugs, weighing 1,024 kilogrammes, were confiscated on October 25, 2025, during a joint maritime security operation.
According to a detailed statement from KDF Strategic Communications, the entire consignment of crystal meth that was offloaded from the captured dhow remains untouched.
The military explained that the drugs are under “continuous, round-the-clock protection” by a multi-agency security team.
The statement also addressed circulating claims that a few officers involved in the offloading process may have secretly taken part of the narcotics for personal benefit.
KDF dismissed these reports as false.
The military emphasised once again that the full 1,024 kilogrammes remain intact and under heavy guard by a coordinated team drawn from several security agencies.
The intercepted shipment was stopped off the Kenyan coast during an operation that brought together different law enforcement bodies working to block a vessel suspected of drug trafficking.
The more-than-a-tonne seizure stands out as one of the largest methamphetamine recoveries ever recorded in Kenyan waters.
Despite this major breakthrough, allegations that some officers may have diverted a portion of the haul began spreading shortly after the operation.
These claims risked overshadowing the scale and success of the mission. KDF confirmed that the personnel mentioned in the rumours are now subjects of an investigation being handled by the relevant authorities.
The military added that it will fully cooperate with all ongoing inquiries and made it clear that any officer found to have broken the law will face disciplinary measures as well as possible legal action.
This issue has also revived discussions about the need for strong oversight during complex operations involving high-value narcotics, especially when many agencies are participating.
Security experts say KDF’s rapid response aims to protect the mission’s credibility and reassure the public.
The recovered methamphetamine remains under strict security as investigations continue. KDF has urged the public to wait for official findings, stressing that the success of the interception should not be overshadowed by allegations that have not been proven.
