Qat Business Booming in Ethiopia and KenyaJanuary 19, 2017 - “THIS is qat,” explains Teklu Kaimo, gesturing to the wooded field behind him. Young men sprint down streets with bundles of fresh qat leaves on their shoulders, as traders call out prices and haul the bags aboard lorries. Ethiopia’s trade in qat, a mild stimulant native to this part of Africa, is booming. Qat is now the country’s second-largest source of foreign currency, and, with prices rising, a handy source of government revenue. Qat kiosks are dotted around all main towns; young men chewing on street corners or in university libraries have become a ubiquitous feature of Ethiopian life.

Source: Ethiopian News January 20, 2017 00:01 UTC