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State warns ‘miraa’ farmers against engaging child labour

Labour Cabinet Secretary Kazungu Kambi (centre) with other leaders at a miraa farm in Muchonoke area of Mbeere North district in Embu County, yesterday.  [PHOTO: JOSEPH MUCHIRI/STANDARD]

By JOSEPH MUCHIRI

Embu County: The Government has urged miraa farmers to ensure no child works on khat farms if the crop is to be classified as a cash crop.

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