Miraa farmers have moved to court to petition against governors who have banned the transportation and sale of Miraa. Kimathi Munjuri, the Miraa Traders Association (Nyamita) chairman said they sued on behalf of farmers on Friday and the matter was certified as urgent and will be heard on Monday. Through advocate Michubu Kobia, the farmers have termed the directives by governors as illegal, irrational, unfair and an infringement of rights and freedoms. “The 1st to 10th (above counties) issued public directives to ban sale, transportation and consumption of Miraa fresh produce contrary to notice No36, of March 26, 2020, thus acting ultra-vires and in excess of their powers. Kaberia lashed out at county commissioners and governors issuing orders to ban the sale of Miraa within their counties.

Source: The Star April 06, 2020 01:52 UTC