By EUNICE MURATHEMore by this AuthorEvery day, five canters arrive at Kongowea, the biggest market in Mombasa, laden with miraa and muguka. Traders are pictured on January 15, 2020, at Kongowea Market in Mombasa County, where the sale of muguka and miraa has been thriving. PHOTO | WACHIRA MWANGI | NATION MEDIA GROUPLEVYThe Mombasa County government is waging a war against the stimulants, that is threatening the trade. Already, vehicles that transport muguka and miraa to Mombasa are required to part with Sh45,000, up from Sh14,000, at the Miritini barrier. “Muguka is being sold to school-going children so many residents want it banned, “said Mombasa County Health Committee Chairman Kibwana Swaleh.

Source: Daily Nation January 17, 2020 11:48 UTC