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Munya seeks to pacify miraa farmers angered by Somalia ban

A farmer inspects his miraa crop in Meru.

Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • They have been warming up for demonstrations to demand the resolution of the impasse with Somalia.
  • Mr Munya appealed to the affected farmers to have a little more faith that President Kenyatta will unlock the impasse.
  • The CS told Deputy President William Ruto to keep off miraa issues, arguing that the President is on top of things.

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya has moved is seeking to pacify miraa farmers amid calls for mass demonstrations to castigate the Jubilee administration over a trade impasse with Somalia.

Over the weekend, Mr Munya traversed the miraa growing zones assuring traders and farmers that President Uhuru Kenyatta means well for the crop despite the ongoing ban of the crop in Somalia.