The Sh167 million allocated for the development of miraa farming in Embu is not enough, an MP said on Tuesday. Mbeere North MP Muriuki Njagagua yesterday said farmers were disappointed with the allocation out of the Sh1.2 billion set aside by the national government. Njagagua said they need more funds to drill enough boreholes, construct dams, build markets stalls and train farmers. The MP said many farmers need proper business management skills and opening of more markets after the EU banned miraa exports. The money will also be used to build six market shades in Embu town, Kwanjara, Muraru, Kiritiri, Siakago and Gatituri.

Source: The Star March 06, 2019 18:00 UTC