Kenya: Kilifi North MP Withdraws Controversial Muguka Bill After Talks With Kindiki

Kenya: Kilifi North MP Withdraws Controversial Muguka Bill After Talks With Kindiki

Nairobi -- Kilifi North Member of Parliament Owen Baya has agreed to withdraw a contentious legislative proposal that seeks to delist Muguka from the schedule of crops under the Crops Act.

MP OWEN BAYA bows to pressure and withdraws controversial Muguka Bill after meeting with DP KINDIKI

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - Kilifi North MP, Owen Baya, has agreed to withdraw a controversial legislative proposal that sought to delist muguka, a variety of khat from the list of scheduled crops under Kenyan law. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki confirmed that he held a meeting with Baya following a request from elected leaders in Embu County, a key muguka-growing region. “Hon. Baya has…

Bill to deny Muguka state protection dropped  - Kahawatungu

It is a big win for Muguka farmers after a Bill seeking to deny it state protection and support was dropped following intervention by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki. Kindiki on Wednesday met and convinced the sponsor of Crops Act (Amendment) Bill 2025, Kilifi North MP Owen Baya, to abandon the intention to remove it from the list of scheduled crops under the law. “The sponsor has graciously agreed to drop the piece of legislation that was alre…

Kilifi North MP withdraws controversial Muguka Bill after talks with Kindiki

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 4 — Kilifi North Member of Parliament Owen Baya has agreed to withdraw a contentious legislative proposal that seeks to delist Muguka from the schedule of crops under the Crops Act. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Wednesday confirmed the development, saying Baya had made the decision following consultations with leaders from Embu County, where muguka farming is a major economic activity. “Following a request from elected…