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An independent candidate who wanted to use miraa as his symbol has been given a go-ahead by the registrar of political parties.

Nyambene Miraa Traders Association (Nyamita) spokesman Kimathi Munjuri had protested that the registrar still regarded miraa as a drug.

He argued that Miraa had been recognized as a crop.

 Registrar of Political Parties Lucy Ndung’u on Thursday approved a miraa symbol presented by Mr Elijah Kimathi, who is eyeing the Akachiu Ward seat.

This is after local media highlighted the concerns raised by the lobby.