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'I chew muguka', its use alone not problematic, says Mbeere MP Ruku

By Stephanie Wangari | 1yr ago

Mbeere Member of Parliament Geoffrey Ruku during an interview on Spice FM. [The Standard]

Amidst the ongoing debate regarding the ban on muguka in Mombasa, Kilifi, and Taita Taveta counties, Mbeere Member of Parliament Geoffrey Ruku has opined that the primary issue lies in consuming the substance alongside other illicit drugs, particularly for individuals grappling with the disorder.

Ruku expressed his views in an interview with Spice FM on Tuesday, May 28.

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