miraa ban kenya Stories

 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...

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...

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...

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...

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