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Farmers and traders cry foul after 'muguka' ban imposed, users arrested

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John Njeru at his muguka farmer in Mbeere South, Embu County. Mombasa and Kilifi counties have banned the sale and use of the produce in the counties. [File, Standard]

Miraa and muguka farmers are facing a bleak future as leaders from the Coast intensified the campaign against the drug, with police arresting 12 traders.

Barely a day after Mombasa County banned muguka, Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro also issued a ban on the stimulant and vowed to crack down on its sale.

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