Embu County on New Measures To boost Miraa Farming

In a effort to boost the production and consumption of miraa in Kenya, Embu County Government has partnered with Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research organization (KARLO) to train miraa farmers and guide them on the proper use of chemicals.

The new procedures, according to the county’s Executive Committee member Annie Nyaga, will address adverse effects affecting the miraa business.

“We need to figure out how we can help this sector grow and even perform better, as such the training will help in knowing better ways to support this sector,” she said.

Other measures by the county to boost the commodity include construction of five earth dams and seven market sheds to support miraa farmers.

The initiatives are part of the implementation of the Miraa task force appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta last year.

The projects being undertaken by the county and national governments includes construction of earth dams in Kamugushu in Mbeti South, Nyuari in Mavuria. Gitumbiri in Nthawa and Kiangithi in Eurore and Murindi in Mavuria.