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 Senators seek clarity on Somalia's suspension of miraa flights from Kenyan 
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 14, 2024

Senator Murungi said the low prices and the influence of cartels in the miraa industry have further compounded the crisis for farmers.

Pharmaceutical Society opposes amendments to Narcotic Drugs Bill
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 28, 2024

The bill aims to amend existing legislation to exclude cathinone and cathine substances found in the miraa crop (Catha edulis) from being classified a...

Mombasa court declines to lift Muguka ban by Coast counties
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 16, 2024

The petitioners argued that the restrictions imposed on the herbs were unconstitutional, illegal and amount irregularity – seeking the High Court to n...

How Muslim clerics are helping members stay away from drug abuse
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 14, 2024

According to one imam, Friday sermons are ideal venues for raising awareness on drug users' need to modify their behaviour.

Ruto's pledge as meeting with Coast leaders over muguka ban finally takes place
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 24, 2024

President Ruto emphasised the government's commitment to combating drug and substance abuse in the coastal region and other parts of Kenya, noting thi...

For Muguka addicts, poor health, loss of sleep are a constant
Jamil Yusuf  |  Jun 22, 2024

For the past few weeks, political and religious leaders from the Coastal counties have reaffirmed their stance on banning muguka

Coast leaders ready for Monday meeting with Ruto on muguka ban
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 22, 2024

During a stakeholders' meeting at the Kenya School of Government in Mombasa County on Friday, the leaders said that they were finally ready to meet th...

High court declines to stop Mombasa County from raising Muguka levies
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 21, 2024

Justice Olga Sewe of Mombasa High Court, however, declined to suspend the directive as sought by the traders.

Clerics, stakeholders want coast counties to adopt Kwale's punitive muguka levies
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 14, 2024

Anna Mwanzia, a muguka trader, said the outrageous taxes had forced most of them to close shops and venture into other businesses. 

Government cracks down on plastic bag use by Miraa, Muguka traders in Marsabit
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 06, 2024

Anyone found manufacturing, importing, or selling plastic bags is liable to a fine of up to Sh5.2 million or a jail sentence of up to four years.

Coast MPs urge CS Linturi to back amendment declaring muguka a narcotic
John Mbati  |  Jun 04, 2024

Baya added that the leaders were heading to firm instructions from their constituents and driven by their conscience to protect the generations from b...

Coast MPs to table amendments seeking to ban Muguka sale
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 03, 2024

MP Mwashako declared that coast leaders will reject the entry of the product into the region.

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad explains genesis of Muguka row
John Mbati  |  Jun 03, 2024

According to the governor, he first reached out to traders, pleaded with them to intervene, and highlighted that 30 per cent of individuals consuming...

Kwale County increases muguka charges to Sh300,000 per lorry
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 01, 2024

This move is part of a broader effort to tackle the issue of drug abuse in Kwale County and ensure the youth can thrive in a drug-free environment.

Contestation over muguka, miraa moves to Parliament as MP files notice to have them banned
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 01, 2024

According to Baya, his move is pushed by the increased use of the two crops by youths across the country, a habit he has described as detrimental to t...

CS Duale reaffirms stance against miraa and muguka, wants them banned
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 01, 2024

The Defence CS noted that Kenya should not jeopardise the health and future of its youth to the benefit a few "self-centred" individuals profiting fro...

NACADA ex-chair John Mututho issues warning on miraa, muguka abuse
Amina Wako  |  Jun 01, 2024

He notes that only 10 per cent of the over 4,500 patients treated at John Mututho Empowerment Centre (JOMEC) have recovered from their addiction to mu...

Pressure mounts on Northern Kenya leaders to ban muguka/miraa consumption
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2024

A study led by Kenya's well-known psychiatrist, Prof. Lukoye Atwoli, along with 13 other experts, reveals that people who chew khat often experience p...

Ruto nullifies muguka ban, calls consultative meeting
Mary Wambui  |  May 27, 2024

President Ruto noted that while the government is committed to the fight against drugs, illicit brews, and other illegal substances, muguka is recogni...

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