Miraa farmers demand share of Sh1 billion grant

Embu County Co-operatives Commissioner David Muriuki at a farm in Starehe, near Siakago town yesterday. The farmers demanded for a share of the Sh1 billion grant to miraa farmer in Meru region that was announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta recently. [Photo: JOSEPH MUCHIRI/STANDARD]

Miraa farmers have demanded for a share of the Sh1 billion grant meant for their counterparts in Meru.

They want the Government to allocate Sh400 million or 40 per cent of the kitty in uplifting farming and marketing infrastructure in miraa growing areas.