Farmers and traders cry foul after 'muguka' ban imposed, users arrested

John Njeru at his muguka farmer in Mbeere South, Embu County. Mombasa and Kilifi counties have banned the sale and use of the produce in the counties. [File, Standard]

Miraa and muguka farmers are facing a bleak future as leaders from the Coast intensified the campaign against the drug, with police arresting 12 traders.

Barely a day after Mombasa County banned muguka, Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro also issued a ban on the stimulant and vowed to crack down on its sale.