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Why Miraa remains in Kenya's drugs law years after being legalised

Man holding miraa for sale. [File, Standard]

The removal of miraa in the Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances Act 1994 must be a top priority in the development of the crop, a lobby has said.

The Nyambene Miraa Farmers and Traders Association (Nyamita) said the removal of the stimulant crop from the list of drugs as scheduled by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) should be prioritised by parliament.

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