In Meru, miraa handlers and transporters will now be required to comply with the county’s Miraa Promotion Act by obtaining licenses and meeting certification requirements, including health and sanitation standards.
Those involved in the trade who fail to comply with the law risk arrest and other enforcement measures.
The advisory was issued during a meeting bringing together Meru security officials, KeNHA, the Meru County Investment Corporation Board, the county’s Public Health Department and miraa licensing officers.
Officials said enforcement of the Act, which was signed into law on February 13, is aimed at ensuring compliance with standards relating to food safety and public health.
