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Muguka a blessing and a curse for Embu families

Muguka on sale at Muraru market in Mbeere South, Embu County. [Joseph Muchiri, Standard]

Muguka, a stimulant and a gazetted crop that has seen many families in Embu County earn a living has also brought challenges in the boda boda sector where many riders are said to be abusing it.

According to Jervasius Nyumbayaikothe, the Chairman Mbeerembu Cooperative Society the stimulant now referred to as green gold has been embraced by more than 100,000 farmers in Embu County.

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