“For this reason, the government has committed to allocate Ksh 500 million in the 2024/25 FY for value addition of these scheduled crops,” said the Head of State.
The Monday night meeting comes after the Counties of Mombasa and Kilifi banned the transportation, distribution, sale, and use of Muguka in totality.
The Governors of Mombasa and Embu counties had reached a consensus on the urgent need for the regulation of Miraa and Muguka amidst growing concerns over the detrimental effects of the stimulant on the youth population.
