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Government explores new markets for Miraa

CS Betty Maina (L) and Meru Governor Betty Maina during the launch of Covid-19 recovery strategy (PHOTO: Edwin Gitonga)

The government is exploring new options for Miraa after running into problems with Somalia, a key market in the region.

Speaking during the launch of Meru County Micro and Small Enterprises Post Covid-19 Recovery Strategy, Industrialisation, Trade and Enterprise Development Cabinet Secretary Betty Maina said the Government of Kenya is working closely with the Djibouti Government which might be the next country to allow Miraa exports from Kenya.

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