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Miraa farmers live in poverty despite growing acres of crop

The rains have eased production expenses but taxes remain a worry

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by The Star

News04 December 2023 - 10:56
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A miraa plantation at Kunati in Tigania East, Meru county

Leaseholds on miraa farms, expensive transportation of the crop and uncertain markets are the main reasons miraa farmers live in abject poverty despite the common belief growers are rich.

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