Embu: Tension high in Mbeere North after clash between locals, miraa traders
Tension is still high in Siakago Market in Mbeere North in Embu county following the chaos that erupted between miraa traders and locals. The locals are accusing miraa traders, who visit the area for business, of the increased cases of crime. Since Friday, businesses have been paralyzed due to chaos that has seen several shops […]
Kenya to resume Miraa exports to Somalia after lifting of 2-year ban
Miraa crop export to Somalia will kick off in the next two weeks after an appeal to lift a two-year ban was successful. Making the announcement, Agriculture Cabinet secretary Peter Munya said the lifting of the ban is a great breakthrough in the growth of the economy of the country. Following a fruitful diplomatic dialogue […]
Laikipia orders miraa dens closed to curb coronavirus spread
The miraa kiosks, especially in Nanyuki town, are always crowded from morning to as late as 12.00, which poses a great threat to Laikipia residents.
Kibwana orders miraa joints shut, bans touting and market days over coronavirus fears
Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana moves to curb spread of coronavirus after three cases confirmed in Kenya.
Miraa linked to divorce incidents in Mombasa county
Increased cases of divorce in Mombasa county have been attributed to the chewing of muguka and miraa among married women. Sisters for Justice executive director Naila Abdallah said most young women in the county engage in miraa and muguka chewing at the expense of their duties as wives and mothers a vice that has weighed […]