Celebration rocked Meru County after Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe announced new improved prices for the stimulant crop.
The CS said the new prices for various grades of miraa will take effect immediately, adding that the government was keen to improve the fortunes of the farmers.
In the newly negotiated prices, Grade 1 Miraa will retail at Sh1,300 a kilo, Grade 2 and Alele for Sh1,000 and Sh700, respectively. "These prices take effect immediately," said the CS.
Nyambene Miraa Trade Association (Nyamita) chairman Kimathi Munjuri said the prices were lower due to the cartel that has controlled the industry for years.
