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Anti-tobacco lobby lauds Mombasa, Kilifi ban on muguka

Muguka vendor dries the crop before selling. [File, Standard]

The Kenya Tobacco Control Alliance (KETCA), has hailed Mombasa and Kilifi counties for banning muguka.

KETCA chairperson Joel Gitali, said the ban on muguka (leaves of Catha edulis, chewed as a stimulant) is a significant step towards protecting public health, particularly among the youth.

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