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President Uhuru Kenyatta has said the Jubilee administration decided to categorise miraa as a cash crop to ensure the locals reap maximum benefit from the crop.
“We are the first Government to categorise miraa as a cash crop and set aside funds to enable farmers to get the same benefits as those of coffee, tea and sugarcane,” said the President.
He advised local leaders against rushing to the courts to address issues affecting the miraa crop, saying they should instead embrace dialogue so that farmers can readily access the funds allocated for promotion of the crop.
Deputy President Ruto said the Government has already received equipment worth Kshs 50 million to be installed at the Mikinduri Technical Training Institute.
Other speakers included Tigania East MP Mpuru Aburi and Meru Women Representative Florence Kajuju who urged Mikinduri residents to come out in large numbers to vote for Jubilee so as to continue with the development projects that are transforming the country.