In the African Great Lakes region, where Catha edulis is (in some areas) cultivated, it is known as miraa, muhulo, muguka and muirungi. [ 13 ] [ 14 ] It also goes by various descriptive names, …

May 29, 2024 · Muguka is a more potent variety that is increasing the use, addiction, and withdrawal symptoms in users and is being blamed for increases in crime and mental illness. …

As a medicine, khat leaf is used for diabetes, muscle strength, to lower the need for food and sleep, and to increase aggression, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these …

May 28, 2024 · Kenya's President William Ruto has reversed a contentious ban imposed in parts of the country on muguka, a variety of the popular stimulant known as khat or miraa.

Oct 11, 2019 · EMBU, KENYA - More small scale farmers in central Kenya have switched from growing food crops to planting and harvesting an herbal stimulant known locally as "Muguka" - …

May 30, 2024 · Individuals chewing khat have psychotic symptoms including hallucinations, delusions, and disturbed thoughts, according to a study conducted by Kenya’s renowned …

Khat is a natural stimulant from the Catha edulis plant that is cultivated in the Republic of Yemen and most of the countries of East Africa. Its young buds and tender leaves are chewed to …

Jul 24, 2020 · Muguka, a variety of khat, is doing more damage to people in Mombasa than bhang, says the Mombasa Women Empowerment Network (Mwen). According to …

Jun 21, 2024 · The current Kenyan debate has highlighted the distinction between miraa and muguka. Miraa consists of longer stems, while muguka is sold as handfuls of leaves from the …

May 24, 2024 · The abuse of muguka and other illicit substances has been blamed for the alarming cases of admissions at mental health centres and rehabilitation facilities in Mombasa. …