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Lobby criticises Uhuru’s move to set up Sh1bn miraa fund
Africa Disabled Network patron Mike Mutembei (right). He has criticised President Uhuru Kenyatta’s budgetary allocation of Sh1 billion to miraa growers saying it will not solve the crisis facing the sector. PHOTO | PHOEBE OKALL | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- Mr Mutembei said the government should deal with legislative measures and address the lack of markets for the produce.
- He added that the government needs to concentrate on negotiations to lift the ban in the European countries.
- He accused a section of Meru leaders of allegedly pocketing the money.
- Governor Munya said the government should have concentrated on legislative problems that will help in opening new markets for the product.
A lobby group has criticised President Uhuru Kenyatta’s budgetary allocation of Sh1 billion to miraa growers saying it will not solve the crisis facing the sector.
Speaking in Meru Town on Sunday, Africa Disabled Network patron Mike Mutembei said the government should deal with legislative measures and address the lack of markets for the produce.
