Governors Nassir and Mung'aro have banned muguka in Mombasa and Kilifi counties, leading to protests and legal challenges. Farmers and traders are counting losses, with over 400 traders rendered jobless. The ban has sparked a regional trade dispute, with Embu County moving to court over the ban. The legality of the ban is questioned, with lawyers and businessmen challenging it. President Ruto has opposed the ban, directing the Ministry of Agriculture to convene a forum. The High Court has temporarily suspended the ban pending further legal proceedings.
‘Muguka’ Back In Kongowea County askaris in Mombasa clashed with Muguka traders at a cess collection area in Bonje. Religious leaders from Kilifi have faulted the president for pledging to pump sh500m for value addition of Muguka. #NTVTonight @kevinmutai_ https://t.co/PVLbu54SeX
Scuffles Over Muguka: Chaos erupt in Mombasa over resumption of muguka trade Traders clash with county askaris who tried to block muguka Traders riding on court order forced their entry into the town Mombasa, Kilifi and Taita Taveta had banned muguka trade #JKLive… https://t.co/0vtu9gMAY9
Governor Nassir ordered the closure of all ‘muguka’ outlets and directed county officials to enforce the ban with immediate effect, citing negative health effects on the youth. However, Embu Governor has dismissed the ban, saying ‘muguka’ is not a drug. https://t.co/TzmPxazkvF
Mombasa ‘Muguka’ Ban Chaos: ‘Muguka’ traders clash with county askaris in Mombasa Chaos erupted as askaris blocked lorries ferrying ‘muguka’ County officials attempted to block ‘muguka’ entry in Bonje High Court lifted ‘muguka’ ban in Mombasa and Kilifi counties… https://t.co/m3WhQyDeut
Muguka transporters prevail after clash with Mombasa County officers https://t.co/hHJ9DAUUQ4 https://t.co/Q5cxBryXo9
‘Muguka’ ban shines spotlight on counties’ clash over resources https://t.co/TzmPxayMG7
EARLIER: County officers and traders clash at Bonje cess collection point after muguka traders denied entry into Mombasa 📹: @kevinmutai_ https://t.co/fTJRIJTPTU
The High Court in Embu has temporarily suspended the executive orders banning the sale, distribution, and consumption of muguka in Mombas, Kilifi and Taita Taveta Counties until a case on the same is heard and determined. https://t.co/s32ezA5kH5
Court lifts ’muguka’ ban: Reprieve for 'muguka' farmers as court lifts ban. This is a boost after President Ruto faulted the ban President says crop is legal, commits to inject Ksh.500M. Coastal governors met Ruto, agreed to discuss matter #CitizenExplainer @YvonneOkwara https://t.co/PQ7iUNfVtj
Which Way ‘Muguka’? The high court in Embu has issued orders stopping the implementation of the ban on Muguka in Mombasa, Kilifi and Taita Taveta counties. @kevinmutai_ #NTVTonight https://t.co/j3SCTWKdvo
President Ruto engages coastal governors over Muguka ban https://t.co/8jSsvcdMAb
HIGH COURT suspends Muguka ban in Mombasa and Kilifi counties until July 8 when case against the prohibition will be heard. https://t.co/ki3dlLJb5O https://t.co/ppervzH1p0
Embu court issues temporary orders barring Mombasa, Kilifi and Taita Taveta county governments from implementing an Executive Order stopping the sale and transportation of Muguka pending case determination https://t.co/JhVA7EZwV9
Kwale: ‘Muguka’ is not banned Kwale County government says it will not ban ‘muguka’. ‘Muguka’ has been banned in Mombasa and Kilifi Counties Achani: There is no national law prohibiting ‘muguka’ #CitizenBriefs @lillian_muli https://t.co/pzfMrAn1Ks
Court lifts ’muguka’ ban: High Court issues conservatory orders on ‘muguka ban’. Order issued pending determination of case challenging the ban. President Ruto has termed the ban of ‘muguka’ as null and void #CitizenBriefs @lillian_muli https://t.co/jlaZqZTiea
I have engaged the governors of Mombasa, Kilifi and Taita-Taveta counties on their concerns and challenges in the sale of muguka. Governors @A_S_Nassir (Mombasa), @GideonMungaroM (Kilifi) and @GovernorMwadime (Taita-Taveta) have agreed to participate in a meeting of all…
I have engaged the governors of Mombasa, Kilifi and Taita-Taveta counties on their concerns and challenges in the sale of muguka. Governors @A_S_Nassir (Mombasa), Gideon Mung'aro (Kilifi) and Andrew Mwadime (Taita-Taveta) have agreed to participate in a meeting of all…
I have engaged the governors of Mombasa, Kilifi and Taita-Taveta counties on their concerns and challenges in the sale of muguka. Governors Abduswamad Nassir (Mombasa), Gideon Mung'aro (Kilifi) and Andrew Mwadime (Taita-Taveta) have agreed to participate in a meeting of all…
Ruto opposes Muguka ban in three coastal counties https://t.co/24hdYxgIf6 https://t.co/PvwOYuoFv3
President William Ruto has faulted the ban on miraa and muguka by Mombasa, Kilifi governors, saying the crops are legal in Kenya. He has also committed to allocate Sh500m for value addition of the crops. https://t.co/PEFUjbzM54 https://t.co/PBIKTKYNr1
Muguka farmers from Embu county have moved to court to challenge the ban of Muguka by Mombasa, Kilifi and Taita Taveta. https://t.co/NQQnGelgka https://t.co/b7VpVuXVfq
IN PICTURES: President Ruto holds meeting with Embu County leaders on the recent ban on muguka in three counties https://t.co/vAED90jH5O
I have held a productive meeting with the leaders of Embu County on the recent ban on muguka. We have agreed that miraa/muguka being a scheduled crop, a meeting be convened to discuss the issue. Consequently, I have directed the Ministry of Agriculture to convene a forum of all… https://t.co/592jkrr78N
“Muguka” Ban Row In Court Muguka farmers from Embu county have moved to court to challenge the ban of Muguka by three coastal counties of Mombasa, Kilifi and Taita Taveta. @kevinmutai_ #NTVTonight https://t.co/amEOTnSFVV
Muguka Ban Challenged: Two businessmen file petition in court Petitioners say Muguka is not prohibited They want court to stop executive orders Muguka banned in Mombasa, Kilifi, Taita Taveta #CitizenMondayReport @TrevorOmbija https://t.co/q9lcl6vZvp
Angry Muguka farmers along the Embu-Meru highway protest against the banning of Muguka in Mombasa, Kilifi counties https://t.co/eUWPFqsyux
Petition filed against Mombasa, Kilifi and Taita Taveta county governments for banning the trade and consumption of Muguka in the 3 counties; petitioners cite lack of public participation https://t.co/0CHqkjf2pm
Leaders Back Muguka Ban: Gender CS Jumwa backs counties action on Muguka Jumwa says counties must enforce the ban #CitizenBriefs @TrevorOmbija https://t.co/JmXtJk2lpl
Muguka Ban Challenged: Two businessmen file petition in court Petitioners say Muguka is not prohibited They want court to stop executive orders Muguka banned in Mombasa, Kilifi, Taita Taveta #CitizenBriefs @TrevorOmbija https://t.co/tyn5Mc0CLI
Farmers in Embu have vowed to fight the ban on muguka business in Mombasa and Kilifi amid calls by leaders in Coast for other counties in the region to follow suit. https://t.co/5KXcJ3Wswl https://t.co/iED5OVQJq1
Petitioners challenge Muguka ban in counties, say it is not a drug https://t.co/w8CGyh09bM
Lawyer Kanjama criticizes Mombasa and Kilifi for bypassing legal procedures in Muguka ban https://t.co/tqzosOk3cD
Kilifi County government has prohibited the entry, transportation, distribution, sale, and use of muguka within its territory, becoming the second county after Mombasa to implement the ban. https://t.co/llvoKeCJMk
Lawyer Kanjama faults counties for Muguka ban, says it is a national gov't mandate https://t.co/Kp0e7S1zoC
Dispute over Muguka Kilifi leaders including Gender, Culture and National Heritage Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa have thrown their weight behind the ban of muguka stimulant in Mombasa and Kilifi counties, urging the other coastal counties to follow suit. #NTVAtOne https://t.co/Ljhv2y2FyO
'Muguka' ban welcome: Activists welcome ban on 'muguka' in Mombasa and Kilifi. Activists want all Coastal counties to ban 'muguka' #CitizenWeekend @Wycliffeorandi https://t.co/RcREOd232t
Embu County has said it will move to court over 'muguka' ban in Mombasa and Kilifi #CitizenWeekend @lillian_muli https://t.co/EySyqJe7eq
Charles Kanjama – Senior Counsel: Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir misunderstood the constitution in issuing an executive order banning the sale, supply and consumption of ‘muguka’. There must be consultations and public participation #CitizenWeekend @lillian_muli https://t.co/a4O896YN13
'Muguka' ban: Is it legal? Executive orders by Governors raise legality questions. County governments banned crop that is not banned nationally #CitizenWeekend @lillian_muli https://t.co/S0BZSI8v5U
'Muguka' ban: Is it legal? Executive orders by governors raise legality questions. County governments banned crop that is not banned nationally #CitizenWeekend @lillian_muli https://t.co/StYkB8jXoC
‘Muguka’ ban: Farmers counting losses Farmers wants government to lift ban on ‘muguka’ Coast region Gauki: ‘Muguka’ farming is a source of our livelihood Nyagah: We use income from ‘muguka’ to pay school fees #CitizenWeekend @lillian_muli https://t.co/qlf1ScwYQl
Impact of ‘muguka’ ban: ‘Muguka’ traders in Mombasa are counting losses. Over 400 ‘muguka’ traders rendered jobless by the ban Nyagah: On a good day I make between Ksh.2000 to 5000 #CitizenWeekend @lillian_muli https://t.co/sxE5k3bf0E
Charles Kanjama – Senior Counsel: Counties have a legitimate interest in the health of their residents and the regulation of the trade of drugs. Mombasa and Kilifi are concerned about the abuse of 'muguka' and the effects that arise from addiction #CitizenWeekend @lillian_muli https://t.co/r7duhL893W
Protest over ‘muguka’ ban: ‘Muguka’ farmers and traders protest in Runyenjes, Embu. Sale and use of ‘muguka’ banned in Mombasa, Kilifi. Governor Nassir says ban on ‘muguka’ won't be lifted Ruku: 'Muguka' cash crop, recognized by Parliament #CitizenWeekend @lillian_muli https://t.co/FhJDLAb9OQ
Protest over ‘muguka’ ban: ‘Muguka’ farmers and traders protest in Runyenjes, Embu. Sale and use of ‘muguka’ banned in Mombasa, Kilifi counties. Governor Nassir says ban on ‘muguka’ won't be lifted Ruku: Muguka cash crop, recognized by Parliament #CitizenWeekend @lillian_muli https://t.co/TOk3XSdr3B
Muguka millions and Coast counties ban: The making of a regional trade dispute https://t.co/NrWsWNduK1
Kilifi Governor Mung'aro bans entry, sale and use of muguka https://t.co/UdkTAEB6ZL
Embu County gov't moves to court over ban on muguka in Mombasa https://t.co/xGEeutLwH7
No Muguka In Mombasa, Kilifi: Governor Nassir bans muguka in Mombasa County Nassir: No vehicle carrying muguka will be allowed Nassir: Enforce this order without fear or favour Governor Mung’aro has also banned muguka in Kilifi #CitizenFridayNight @lillian_muli https://t.co/YLPlFsCZPR