khat Stories

Kenya Medical Association calls for increased regulation, education on miraa, muguka use
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 18, 2024

Dr Marion explained that both plants contain psychoactive substances that stimulate the central nervous system, leading to increased alertness, concen...

Hajj 2024: Sheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly, the leader of this year's Arafat sermon
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 27, 2024

Sheikh Al-Muaiqly's duty this year underscores the significance of his roles in spreading Islamic teachings.

Mombasa County Assembly adopts HR report to enhance service delivery
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 01, 2024

The report further highlighted systemic failures in communication channels within county departments, exacerbating operational inefficiencies and fost...

Mombasa County Assembly partners with Hakijamii to enhance reproductive health policies
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 28, 2024

The Assembly Chair of the Committee on Health Bernard Ogutu, affirmed the assembly's commitment to realising health rights, including reproductive hea...

Muguka overtakes Miraa as preferred stimulant in Eastleigh market
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 26, 2024

Prolonged use of khat has been linked to an increased risk of mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and even psychosis.

Bunge Mashinani: Mombasa Speaker now calls for grassroots assembly sessions
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 21, 2024

Speaker Aharub Khatri's proposal aims to bridge the gap between policymakers and residents in marginalised areas who have long been overlooked.

Kwale youth urged to turn Maskanis into business ventures
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 18, 2024

According to the lobby groups, there are lots of youth empowerment initiatives and chances offered by the government that, when taken advantage of, ca...

Mombasa County Assembly given 30-day deadline by Senate to address audit queries
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 09, 2024

The Auditor General highlighted pending invoices and discrepancies in the reconciliation of accounts for monies allocated to ward offices during the f...

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