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Reprieve for muguka farmers as Ruto commits to allocate Sh500m

Muguka

Muguka traders display their wares in Nakuru City.

Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group
WhatsApp Image 2025-04-22 at 11.07.02

By  Kevin Cheruiyot

Correspondent

What you need to know:

  • The President's stand on the matter comes as a huge relief for miraa and muguka farmers.
  • The ban evoked mixed reactions among farmers, consumers and politicians from Embu County.

President William Ruto has faulted the ban on miraa and muguka by Mombasa, Kilifi governors, saying the crops are legal in Kenya.

The President has also committed to allocate Sh500million for value addition of the crops.

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