Kenya set to resume miraa exports to Somalia

Kenya is set to resume exportation of miraa to Somalia after the lifting of a two-year ban which saw miraa traders lose out on earnings.

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya made the announcement on Friday after bilateral talks between President Uhuru Kenyatta and new Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

Munya, who held a media briefing in Meru on Friday before proceeding to roadside rallies said negotiations were concluded on Thursday and preparation of a memorandum of understanding between the two countries is ongoing before Kenya can resume exporting the commodity.

“Exportation of miraa will be opened in the next two weeks, what is happening now is paper work to make sure everything I ready," said Munya

Somalia banned miraa imports from Kenya in 2020 following a diplomatic fallout between the two countries during former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo's regime.

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday led a delegation of his Cabinet to  attend the inauguration of Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, exuding confidence that Kenya and Somalia will work together in promoting regional peace and stability.