‘Wanakula na mosquito coil’ – leaders explain why Kwale County is restricting muguka
Kwale County has maintained its stand on the sale of Muguka. During a public address in Samburu on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) and other local leaders explained the rationale behind the county’s decision with Mackinnon Ward MCA Lennox Mwagawary emphasizing the need for rigorous controls to ensure responsible trading and […]
‘30% of people using muguka are children’ – Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has said that 30 per cent of consumers of muguka are children as he pushes for the total ban on the stimulant. Speaking to a local TV station on Thursday, June 6, 2024, Governor Nassir revealed alarming statistics about the drug’s impact on the youth. “Ivi sasa tunavyoongea, asilimia 30 ya […]
Governor Achani proposes up to Ksh300k in business permits for muguka traders
Kwale County governor Fatuma Achani has proposed a raft of measures to control the trade of the muguka stimulant including a one-time payment of a single business permit for Ksh300,000. Speaking on Msenangu FM’s breakfast show, the governor intimated that the Kwale County assembly was in the process of considering the proposal with a view […]
‘I am disappointed with Ruto’s decision on Muguka’ – Governor Achani
In what is seen to be a departure from her initial position on Muguka ban, Kwale County governor Fatuma Achani has expressed her disappointment with President William Ruto over his decision on the stimulant. Speaking on Msenangu FM’s morning show on Friday, May 31, 2024, Achani noted that Ruto had made a partial decision to […]
Nassir’s advisors should resign – Mbeere MP Geoffrey Ruku
Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku has called for the firing of all advisors to Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir. As Geoffrey pointed out, the advisors to Governor Nassir did not emphasize the real issue and could be considered unreliable. “Please the advisors of the Governor from the coast region, they need to be fired, all of […]
Ruto issues fresh orders on ban of muguka after meeting Embu leaders
President William Ruto has issued fresh orders on the ban of muguka after meeting leaders from Embu County at State House, Nairobi. Ruto on Monday, May 27, 2024, met the Embu County leadership led by Governor Cecily Mbarire to address the recent concerns over the ban of muguka by Mombasa and Kilifi counties. Scheduled crop […]
Court orders governors to respond to case challenging muguka ban
The High Court has granted Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro, and Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime three days to respond to a case challenging their order to ban muguka. In a brief ruling, Justice Olga Sewe of the Mombasa High Court issued the directive to the three county chiefs after certifying as […]