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Kilifi and Embu Counties Crack Down on Muguka - What You Need to Know

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Governors imposing bans on the sale and use of muguka causing stir in Kenya. Find out more!

In a surprising turn of events, Kilifi County and Embu County have taken a tough stance against the sale and consumption of muguka, a popular stimulant in Kenya. Governor Gideon Mung'aro of Kilifi issued an executive order banning all aspects of muguka, from transportation to distribution and sales. Not to be outdone, the Embu County government decided to challenge Mombasa's ban on muguka in court, escalating the situation further.

The swift actions by Kilifi and Embu Governors have sent shockwaves through the country, especially among farmers and traders who heavily rely on the muguka trade. The bans have sparked heated debates on the legality and impact of such drastic measures, with divided opinions among Kenyan citizens.

Interestingly, the bans on muguka come amidst a growing concern over its effects on public health and social order. While some support the bans as necessary steps to address the issue, others argue that a more comprehensive approach involving education and rehabilitation is needed to tackle the root of the problem.

As the muguka saga unfolds, it remains to be seen how the affected communities and stakeholders will adapt to the new regulations and what implications these bans will have on the local economy and the wider societal dynamics.

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Kilifi County bans distribution, sale of muguka (Daily Nation)

Governor Gideon Mung'aro says vehicles transporting the product to be denied entry.

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Embu County gov't moves to court over ban on muguka in Mombasa (Citizen Digital)

The Embu County government now says it is moving to court over the recent order by Mombasa County to ban the sale, supply and consumption of the stimulant ...

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Kilifi County Bans Muguka (Kenyans.co.ke)

Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro on Friday imposed a ban on Muguka including its transportation, distribution, and sale. In a statement, the governor ordered ...

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Governor Mung'aro bans sale, use of muguka in Kilifi (The Star, Kenya)

Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro signs Executive Order No. 1 of 2024 on the ban of entry, transportation, distribution, sale, and use of muguka within ...

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Kilifi Governor signs executive order banning Muguka - KBC (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro has issued an executive order banning the transportation, distribution, sale, and use of Muguka within Killifi County.

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Kilifi joins Mombasa in ban of Muguka (People Daily)

Kilifi County Government has imposed a ban on the entry, transportation, distribution, sale, and use of muguka within Killifi County.

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Another Azimio Governor Bans Entry, Sale And Use Of Muguka (Nairobi Leo)

This comes a day after Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir banned the sale and use of muguka and its products in Mombasa county.

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Farmers and traders cry foul after 'muguka' ban imposed, users ... (The Standard)

Barely a day after Mombasa County banned muguka, Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro also issued a ban on the stimulant and vowed to crack down on its sale.

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Muguka millions and Coast counties ban: The making of a regional ... (Daily Nation)

In Kwale, residents want the county boss Fatuma Achani to increase cess charges for muguka and miraa.

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Embu residents protest muguka ban in Mombasa, Kilifi (Citizen Digital)

Embu County muguka farmers have held demonstrations protesting the recent ban on muguka trade in Mombasa and Kilifi Counties.

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Embu County to sue over ban of Muguka in Mombasa and Kilifi (The Star, Kenya)

She cited the law protecting the sale and distribution of miraa as a cash crop. In Summary. Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire Mbarire ...

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Embu County to Move to Court over Muguka Ban by Coastal ... (Kenya News Agency)

Deputy Governor Kinyua Mugo said they had assembled a team of lawyers that is expected to move to court on Monday to seek guidance over the matter. In a ...

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Embu to petition against Muguka ban in Mombasa, Kilifi (Capital FM Kenya)

Traders and farmers expressed concern they stand to lose their livelihoods if the decision is not rescinded. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today ...

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Difference Between Miraa and Muguka as Mombasa, Kilifi Issue Ban (Kenyans.co.ke)

Embu County governor said the mugoka trade is worth approximately Ksh22 billion annually and a ban on its trade will affect many.

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Protests Rock Embu Following Mombasa, Kilifi Muguka Ban (Kenyans.co.ke)

Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire expressed shock because the ban, specifically by Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir, came a few days after she had ...

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Governor Mung'aro Bans Muguka in Kilifi County – Kenya News ... (Kenya News Agency)

Kilifi County Governor Gideon Mung'aro has banned the entry, transportation, distribution, sale, and use of muguka and its products within the county ...

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Muguka Ban: How Farmers, Mombasa & Embu Counties Stand to ... (Kenyans.co.ke)

Famers are set to lose over Ksh1 billion a month, with traders and counties not left far behind.

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Business paralyzed along Embu-Meru Highway as muguka traders ... (K24 TV)

Embu leaders, led by Deputy Governor Kinyua Mugo and Embu Women Representative Njoki Njeru, stage a demonstration along the Embu-Meru highway over the ...

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