Six governors from Coast counties have declined to meet Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi to discuss the Muguka ban. President William Ruto ordered Linturi to convene a meeting with stakeholders and address concerns raised on the sale and use of the addictive stumulant which Coast governors have banned. In a statement on social media moments after their resolution, Nassir said their unwavering resolve is premised on health concerns of their people. However, the Coast governors accused the Ministry of Agriculture of protecting the socio-economics of muguka-producing counties. The governors decried the effects of Miraa and Muguka in their counties saying residents are negatively affected in terms of health, security and the economy.
