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Some of the Muguka traders at Kongowea market in Mombasa County on Wednesday 29th May 2024, a day after a court lifted the Muguka Ban in three coast counties. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]
Coast leaders have pledged to end the lucrative muguka trade despite its backing from the national government saying it is a medical issue and it should not be treated politically.
The leaders commended Kilifi North MP Owen Baya for taking muguka debate to the National Assembly as leaders said the stimulant threatens a whole generation due to its health effects.
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