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Farmers fight plan to outlaw stimulant

Representatives of muguka farmers led by Mbeki Muguka Sacco chairman Laban Njiru (centre) and a scientist Ben Kanyenji (right) address the press at Piai market yesterday. [Photo: Joseph Muchiri, Standard]

Khat farmers in Kirinyaga and Embu counties have opposed a proposal to ban the stimulant in parts of Coast region.

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