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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...

Minimum age for Muguka users drops to nine years, NACADA reveals
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 19, 2024

The study that focused on users between the ages of 10 and 65 revealed that most male users begin chewing the stimulant in the afternoon and may go up...

Wajir leaders, residents unite in call for ban on muguka, miraa 
Yunis Dekow  |  Jun 19, 2024

Governor Ahmed Abdullahi signalled that the county would join the coastal counties of Mombasa, Kilifi, and Taita Taveta, which had earlier banned the...

Kaya elders back muguka ban in Coastal counties
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 18, 2024

Isiolo, Garissa leaders call for muguka ban as Muslims mark Eid-ul-Adha
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 16, 2024

Muslim faithful Sunday lamented that consumption of the stimulant had ruined the lives of many youths and contributed to poor performance in schools,...

State in final stages of operationalising muguka regulations - CS Linturi
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 13, 2024

The committee, which will be officially gazetted by the end of the week, will determine and regulate the price of muguka across all counties.

Machakos Governor calls for public participation on muguka consumption
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2024

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti announced that she will not implement a ban on muguka until gathering public input.

Coast leaders demand independent probe into Muguka effects
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 09, 2024

They propose that researchers from Mombasa and Embu undertake this study and present their findings to President William Ruto.

Lamu County introduces strict regulations on muguka sale
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 06, 2024

Lamu joins Mombasa, Kilifi, and Taita Taveta as the fourth county to enforce such a ban, following announcements made by the coastal counties last mon...

Mbeere North MP censures coastal leaders over muguka stance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 05, 2024

In a June 5 letter to the Coast Parliamentary Group, MP Geoffrey Ruku asked the leaders to reconsider their refusal to attend a consultative forum on...

Senator Ali Roba slams proposed bill to declassify miraa as a drug
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 05, 2024

The legislator argued that determining whether a substance is a drug or not is a matter of scientific testing, not parliamentary debate.

Drop hard stance on muguka, Linturi tells coastal governors ahead of stakeholders' meeting
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 04, 2024

Mombasa, Kilifi, Taita Taveta, Kwale, Tana River, and Lamu counties, which form the Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani economic bloc, want to speak directly w...

Kaya, Digo and Muslim leaders call for total muguka ban in Kwale
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 02, 2024

They say Governor Fatuma Achani's sharp increase of charges to Sh300,000 per lorry is not enough to curb addiction to the stimulant.

Muguka ban: Coast leaders reject meeting with CS Linturi, seek direct talks with Ruto
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 02, 2024

Addressing the criticism from some Mt. Kenya leaders who claimed the ban harmed farmers economically, Governor Abdulswamad stressed that his actions w...

Explainer: What do experts say about consumption of muguka?
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 30, 2024

While many users view chewing muguka as a harmless activity, scientists warn that its widespread use could pose significant risks.

Muguka ban: Mombasa governor alleges intimidation after radio station raid
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 29, 2024

After the incident at Radio Rahma, Governor Abdulswamad asserted that attempts to intimidate him would fail while only fueling his determination to ri...

Kilifi Governor Mung'aro enforces muguka ban despite Ruto's order
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 29, 2024

The governor reported the seizure and destruction of 85 bags of muguka in the operation.

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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