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Meru and Embu chew over fate of miraa, muguka after Coast ban

Embu leaders, farmers and traders protest along the Embu-Meru highway against muguka ban, May 25, 2024. [Muriithi Mugo, Standard]

The future of miraa and muguka farming in Mount Kenya region is facing an uncertain future as farmers explore ways to overcome the ongoing crisis following the ban of the commodity in a number of counties.

Miraa or khat, and muguka, are popular stimulant crops predominantly grown in parts of Meru and Embu.

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