Why Miraa remains in Kenya's drugs law years after being legalised

The removal of miraa in the Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances Act 1994 must be a top priority in the development of the crop, a lobby has said.The Nyambene Miraa Farmers and Traders Association (Nyamita) said the removal of the stimulant crop from the list of drugs as scheduled by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) should be prioritised by parliament.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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The Nyambene Miraa Farmers and Traders Association (Nyamita) said the removal of the stimulant crop from the list of drugs as scheduled by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) should be prioritised by parliament.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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