[PHOTOS] Ruto meets Embu County leades over muguka ban

Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi was present during the meeting.

In Summary
  • The meeting brought together Embu governor Cecily Mbarire, all elected MPs and MCAs from the county.
  • During the meeting, the President and Embu leaders noted that miraa/muguka is a scheduled crop in accordance with the Crops Act 2013 and the Miraa Regulations 2023.
by FAITH KIAMA
InPictures
28 May 2024 - 08:32
President William Ruto in a meeting with Embu county leaders over ban on muguka at State House, Nairobi on May 27, 2024.
President William Ruto in a meeting with Embu county leaders over ban on muguka at State House, Nairobi on May 27, 2024.
Image: PCS

President William Ruto on Monday met leaders from Embu County at State House, Nairobi to discuss the ban on muguka.

The meeting brought together Embu governor Cecily Mbarire, all elected MPs and MCAs from the county.

Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi was present during the meeting

During the meeting, the President and Embu leaders noted that miraa/muguka is a scheduled crop in accordance with the Crops Act 2013 and the Miraa Regulations 2023.

The President in consequence directed the formation of a forum for stakeholders' engagement over the matter to address the stalemate surrounding the matter.

"Consequently, I have directed the Ministry of Agriculture to convene a forum of all parties and stakeholders concerned," Ruto said.

The meeting came after Kilifi and Mombasa counties announced a ban on the sale and distribution of muguka.

President William Ruto in a joint picture with the leadership of Embu county after a meeting on muguka ban at State House, Nairobi on May 27, 2024.
President William Ruto in a joint picture with the leadership of Embu county after a meeting on muguka ban at State House, Nairobi on May 27, 2024.
Image: PCS
Embu county leaders in a meeting with President William Ruto on muguka ban at State House, Nairobi on May 27, 2024.
Embu county leaders in a meeting with President William Ruto on muguka ban at State House, Nairobi on May 27, 2024.
Image: PCS
President William Ruto in a meeting with Embu county leaders over ban on muguka at State House, Nairobi on May 27, 2024.
President William Ruto in a meeting with Embu county leaders over ban on muguka at State House, Nairobi on May 27, 2024.
Image: PCS
Embu county leaders in a meeting with President William Ruto on muguka ban at State House, Nairobi on May 27, 2024.
Embu county leaders in a meeting with President William Ruto on muguka ban at State House, Nairobi on May 27, 2024.
Image: PCS
Embu county leaders in a meeting with President William Ruto on muguka ban at State House, Nairobi on May 27, 2024.
Embu county leaders in a meeting with President William Ruto on muguka ban at State House, Nairobi on May 27, 2024.
Image: PCS
President William Ruto addressing Embu county leaders during a meeting on muguka ban at State House, Nairobi on May 27, 2024.
President William Ruto addressing Embu county leaders during a meeting on muguka ban at State House, Nairobi on May 27, 2024.
Image: PCS

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