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2024 - 5 - 28

President Ruto Saves the Day for Muguka Farmers Amid Ban Chaos

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President Ruto steps in to support embattled muguka farmers after ban threats. Find out how he saves the day in Kenya!

President William Ruto has emerged as the unlikely hero for embattled muguka farmers amidst the chaos surrounding the ban of the stimulant in select counties. The ban, initiated by Mombasa and Kilifi counties, faced strong opposition from farmers like Mr. Samuel Gitonga, who expressed their concerns over the impact on their livelihoods. The latest development saw President Ruto, alongside leaders from Embu county, intervening to declare county-level bans on muguka null and void, providing a glimmer of hope for the struggling farmers.

In a positive turn of events, the state has committed to allocating Ksh 500 million to miraa and muguka farmers in the upcoming Financial Year, emphasizing the importance of supporting the agricultural sector. Furthermore, President Ruto's directive for stakeholder engagement and the urgent certification of the case against the ban indicate a proactive approach to address the issue. Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruyoit also weighed in, highlighting the legal complexities surrounding the ban and criticizing the coastal counties' authority to enforce such restrictions.

Interestingly, the ban on muguka sparked debates on alleged links to increased immorality, showcasing the societal implications of such decisions. Additionally, the significant financial allocation to support miraa and muguka farmers reflects a recognition of the economic importance of these crops in Kenya's agricultural landscape.

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Embu farmers fight ban of 'muguka' in Mombasa (Daily Nation)

A farmer, Mr Samuel Gitonga, lamented that they would not survive without the trade. Kilifi leaders blamed the stimulant for alleged increased immorality and ...

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Govt: County-level bans on Muguka, Miraa are null and void (Citizen Digital)

The latest development comes after President Ruto and the Embu leadership held a special meeting on Monday to discuss a ban on Muguka in select counties.

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Mombasa, Kilifi counties' ban on muguka null and void - Ruto (The Star, Kenya)

President William Ruto in a joint picture with Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi, Embu governor Cecily Mbarire and a group of leaders from Embu county after ...

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Court certifies case against ban on muguka as urgent (People Daily)

The judge ordered Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro and Taita Taveta County Governor Andrew Mwadime to file their responses ...

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State to allocate Ksh 500M to miraa and muguka (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

The Government has committed to allocate Ksh 500 million to miraa and muguka farmers in the 2024/25 Financial Year for value addition.

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President Ruto Steps In to Save Muguka Farmers After Ban From 3 ... (Kenyans.co.ke)

The ultimatum came after a meeting the Head of State held with leaders of Embu County.

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Coastal counties have no power to ban Muguka (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 27 - Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruyoit has poked holes on the contentious ban on the transport, sale, and consumption of muguka ...

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Reprieve for muguka farmers as Ruto commits to allocate Sh500m (Daily Nation)

President William Ruto has faulted the ban on miraa and muguka by Mombasa, Kilifi governors, saying the crops are legal in Kenya. The President has also ...

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Ruto orders stakeholder engagement over muguka ban (The Star, Kenya)

President William Ruto has ordered the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock to convene a meeting with stakeholders and address concerns raised on the sale ...

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Ruto tasks Kilimo House to lead consultations on Muguka Regulations (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI Kenya, May 28 — President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Agriculture to convene a consultative forum on Muguka Regulations following a ...

Muslim clerics call on NEP counties to ban miraa, 'muguka' – Kenya ... (Kenya News Agency)

Reacting to the recent ban on muguka trade in Mombasa and Kilifi Counties, the religious leaders said that the effects of the use of these drugs are detrimental ...

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Kenya 'muguka' row: President Ruto reverses contentious stimulant ... (BBC News)

The ban on the drug muguka by coastal governors sparked anger among farmers over financial losses.

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NTV Kenya: Embu farmers fight ban of 'muguka' in Mombasa (NTV Kenya)

Farmers in Embu have vowed to fight the ban on muguka business in Mombasa and Kilifi amid calls by.

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High court in Embu temporarily stops Muguka ban in Coastal Counties (Citizen Digital)

The High Court in Embu has temporarily suspended the executive orders banning the sale, distribution, and consumption of muguka in Mombas, Kilifi and Taita ...

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Muguka ban null and void: CS Linturi (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28-Agriculture and Livestock Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi has maintained that the ban on Muguka a variety of Miraa by Mombasa and ...

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'Handas': What exactly is the feeling muguka users get when the ... (Citizen Digital)

People who consume Muguka and Miraa have explained the actual high they get from the consumption of the widely-popular plant, saying that, ...

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Senator proposes amendment to ban miraa, muguka in Kenya (The Star, Kenya)

Nominated senator Miraj Abdillahi wants to amend the Crops Act 2013 to outlaw the two cash crops. Miraa and muguka are currently classified as scheduled crops.

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NTV Kenya: High Court in Embu suspends Muguka ban in ... (NTV Kenya)

Meru High Court has suspended the ban on the use and distribution of muguka in Mombasa and Kilifi.

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High Court in Embu suspends Muguka ban in Mombasa, Kilifi counties (Daily Nation)

The move followed the application by Kutherema muguka Sacco and Embu County Assembly which sought conservatory orders to bar the two county governors from ...

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NTV Kenya: Ruto opposes Muguka ban in three coastal counties (NTV Kenya)

President William Ruto has faulted the ban on miraa and muguka by Mombasa, Kilifi governors, saying the crops are legal in Kenya.

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President Ruto engages Coastal Governors on Muguka ban - KBC (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

President Williams Ruto had a phone conversation on Tuesday with the coastal Governors of Mombasa, Kilifi, and Taita-Taveta Counties regarding their ...

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Kilifi clerics support the ban on Muguka – Kenya News Agency (Kenya News Agency)

The clergymen from the Christian and Muslim faiths called upon the other four coastal county governors to follow suit in order to completely stop the herb from ...

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High Court in Meru suspends Muguka ban in Mombasa, Kilifi counties (Daily Nation)

The move followed the application by Kutherema Muguka Sacco and Embu County Assembly which sought conservatory orders to bar the two governors from enforcing ...

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High Court halts ban on muguka sale (Business Daily)

While imposing the ban, the two governors ordered that all outlets whether inform of retail or wholesale of Muguka in the regions be closed.

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Muslim clerics call for muguka ban (The Star, Kenya)

This comes after governors in Mombasa, Kilifi and Taita Taveta banned the entry, transportation, distribution, sale and use of muguka. Garissa Supkem religious ...

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To chew or not to chew: 'Why muguka ban is good for sport at the ... (Daily Nation)

Mombasa County Youth Sports and Gender CEC Kenneth Ambani in his office at Uhuru na Kazi Building in Mombasa. Photo credit: Pool.

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Ahmednasir: Why Gachagua should lead fight against muguka, miraa (The Star, Kenya)

Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi has sparked a lively online debate with his proposal that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua should lead the fight against miraa ...

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Governor Nassir on Muguka ban: I am ready to face political risk (The Star, Kenya)

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has defended his decision to impose a ban on the sale of Muguka in Mombasa. "If you want to know, some people have ...

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Court suspends implementation Muguka ban (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

The High Court on Tuesday temporarily suspended Muguka ban effected by the coastal counties of Mombasa, Kilifi and Taita Taveta.

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Embu Court suspends implementation of Muguka ban – Kenya ... (Kenya News Agency)

Muguka farmers and traders in Embu have won reprieve after the High Court temporarily suspended the Muguka ban effected by the coastal counties of Mombasa, ...

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ODM faults Ruto for his stance on Muguka ban (The Star, Kenya)

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has criticised the stand taken by President William Ruto on the sale and use of Muguka.

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'Muguka' ban shines spotlight on counties' clash over resources (Daily Nation)

Governors Cecily Mbarire (Embu), Abdulswamad Sharrif Nassir (Mombasa), Gideon Mung'aro (Kilifi) and Andrew Mwadime ((Taita-Taveta). Photo credit: File.

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Raila Supports Ban on Muguka in Mombasa, Kilifi and Taita Taveta (Kenyans.co.ke)

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) on Wednesday backed the decision by three County Governments at the Coast to ban the sale and distribution of muguka in ...

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What the science says about muguka (Daily Nation)

A study conducted by Kenya's renowned psychiatrist, Prof Lukoye Atwoli determined the association between psychotic symptoms and khat chewing.

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Muguka: Embu County's Sh22bn-a-year cash cow (Daily Nation)

Coast counties serve as the biggest markets for the produce that is estimated to contribute some Sh22 billion to the county's economy. · The muguka value chain, ...

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