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University of Embu empowers miraa farmers with essential legal knowledge

Sacco ReviewOctober 12, 202407 mins

The school of law at the University of Embu has launched major campaigns to equip local Miraa farmers on the legal intricacies involving the farming of the crop classified a pillar to the County’s economy. Under a chain of various legal aid clinics, resource persons drawn from the institutions now vibrant school of law, farmers…

Miraa is a cash crop, consumers tell NACADA

Sacco ReviewJune 15, 2023June 15, 202302 mins

Miraa farmers, traders and users in Meru county have come out gun blazing to defend the crop as a cash crop and not a drug as classified by NACADA. Led by John Mutembei, a miraa consumer, the group stated that the crop is not a drug but a cash crop in Meru and that those…

Kenya exports Sh220 million worth of miraa to Somalia in four days, says lobby

Sacco ReviewAugust 5, 2022August 5, 202203 mins

By John Majau Kenya exported miraa (khat) worth Sh221 million in four days since the recent resumption of the Somalian market highlighting the significant role that the commodity is playing in the economy. Head of Miraa Pyrethrum and other Industrial Crops Felix Mutwiri said the country had exported 81.4 tonnes of the stimulant to Mogadishu since the…

Uncertainty as Meru leaders differ on licensing miraa trade

Sacco ReviewJuly 13, 2022July 13, 202204 mins

By John Majau Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi has opposed new regulations by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Peter Munya on khat farming and trading. The regulations aim at streamlining the produce, commonly known as miraa, for standardization and acceptance in international markets. The governor said he was not consulted before the regulations were laid down. He spoke…

Governor Kiraitu roots for saccos

Sacco ReviewApril 30, 201801 mins

By Our Reporter Governor Kiraitu Murungi has called on all the farmers to embrace saving by joining co-operatives. He also asked them to join organized and registered groups to enable them benefit financially from both the National and County Governments noting that it is not profitable for an individual to transport or export a commodity…

Miraa farmers form sacco to fight brokers

Sacco ReviewMarch 21, 201804 mins

By John Majau Meru County Miraa Sacco has been officially launched. The Sacco will champion the interest of miraa farmers locally and internationally. The society will also enable farmers to save and receive loans for business expansion and financial stability. Speaking in Maua town during the official launching of the Pioneer Sacco, leaders from the…