Mombasa County has ventured up endeavors to reduce the uptake of a most loved stimulant by focusing on brokers with robust duties.
The County has raised offloading expenses for "muguka" leaves from Sh28,000 to Sh38,000 for a seven-tonne lorry or more, Sh20,000 higher from Sh14,000 for vehicles which are below seven tons, and Sh6,400 up from Sh5,000 for a canter or a three-ton lorry.
Over 2,000 traders, ranchers and different partners, including those who transport, are set to protest against the raise, which is documented in the 2018/2019 Finance Bill.
“Since the (ban) motion did not pass, we decided to use the Finance Bill to control the sale and consumption of muguka,” Fatma Kushe, a nominated ward representative told Nation.
County Communication Officer Richard Chacha shielded the bill saying it will debilitate the sale and utilization of muguka.
“We want to discourage the chewing of muguka because of its health effects. It’s not that we want money, it’s a prohibitive measure. There’s public participation on Saturday where anyone with reservations can air their views,” Mr Chacha said.
A month ago, a push to ban the muguka trade was harshly rejected after a section of the ward delegates restricted the move.
The Health Committee of the assembly, headed by deputy administrator Ms Kushe, said the item has contrarily affected the wellbeing and prosperity of the young in the district.