Uproar over ban of Miraa
Stakeholders have raised alarm over ban on Muguka. Led by,Simon Njeru Gatumu a farmer from Kithimu ward Embu County and former UDA unsuccessful they termed the ban as ill-advised. They filed a case in court and urged that the issue of Muguka should not be politicized and that it should be approached well. They cited that all Kenyans should live harmoniously.
They called on leaders to speak with one voice pertaining the ban.
The President said muguka is a scheduled crop in accordance with the Crops Act 2013 and the Miraa Regulations 2023.
The Miraa Regulations Act were passed by the National Assembly and the council of governors in concurrence of the council of governors.
President William Ruto has said the ban imposed on muguka in Kilifi and Mombasa counties is null and void. The President said muguka is a scheduled crop in accordance with the Crops Act 2013 and the Miraa Regulations 2023.
The Miraa Regulations 2023 was passed by the National Assembly and the Council of Governors in concurrence of the council of governors.
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