miraa and muguka laws kenya Stories

Kilifi North MP Owen Baya withdraws controversial Muguka Bill after DP Kindiki meeting
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 04, 2025

The Deputy President confirmed that the withdrawal followed consultations with stakeholders from Embu, where muguka farming supports thousands of live...

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...

Muslim leaders push for state action on muguka's health, social risks
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jun 11, 2024

The group criticised President William Ruto's administration for a "double standard" on the matter, saying that while economic benefits for farmers in...

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