Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua has said that the ban imposed on the sale of muguka in Mombasa and Kilifi counties is contradictory.

In a statement, Karua said while it has been banned in the two counties, it is legally recognised by the government of Kenya.

She said the Ministry of Agriculture’s position needs to be made known to resolve the contradictions brought about by the ban.

“In the matter of the muguka ban by Mombasa County and Kilifi County what is the position of @kilimoKE (Ministry of Agriculture) in view of the Crop (Miraa) Regulations 2021 which recognizes both Miraa and Muguka as legitimate, there is an urgent need to resolve this contradiction,” Karua said.

She added that the leaders must discuss openly for a win-win situation.

Karua said the talks must also encompass the war on hard drugs across the country.

“Let’s have an open discussion in search of a win-win situation while also accelerating the war on hard drugs which are a menace not only at the coast but now country-wide,” she added.

Her remarks come a few days after Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir directed a complete ban on the sale and use of muguka and its products in the county.

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