Meru, (standardmedia.) – The government is exploring new options for Miraa after running into problems with Somalia, a key market in the region.
Speaking during the launch of Meru County Micro and Small Enterprises Post Covid-19 Recovery Strategy, Industrialisation, Trade and Enterprise Development Cabinet Secretary Betty Maina said the Government of Kenya is working closely with the Djibouti Government which might be the next country to allow Miraa exports from Kenya.
“And we have to look for other markets too but at an advanced stage is a visit to Djibouti, said Ms Maina. “We have established a committee to work within the ministry to search for other markets for fresh miraa.”
She added that of urgency will be establishing a Miraa Value addition chain where the crop can be processed instead of selling the perishable raw produce.
Industrialisation and Trade CAS David Osiany who accompanied the CS also noted that after they successfully secure the Djibouti market, they would also move to Mozambique and assured the farmers that the crop will get back to the international market.