The ban on Muguka in three counties in the coastal region has elicited mixed reactions across the country. Mombasa County government was the first to announce the ban on the sale and distribution of muguka. In an Executive Order dated May 22, Mombasa Governor Nassir said no vehicles carrying the products would be allowed entry into the county. Ruto said muguka is a scheduled crop in accordance with the Crops Act 2013 and the Miraa Regulations 2023. A section of Kenyans expressed their support for the ban while others claimed Muguka is a source of their livelihoods.
