- New miraa prices: Grade 1 – Ksh.1,300 (up from Ksh.700), Grade 2 – Ksh.700 (up from Ksh.350), Alele – Ksh.1,000 (up from Ksh.500).
- The price review follows a high-level meeting between the Agriculture Ministry, farmers, traders, and the Miraa Pricing Formula Committee.
- Miraa contributes Ksh.13 billion annually to Kenya’s economy, with exports mainly going to Somalia, Israel, and the DRC.
- Experts suggest that value addition could unlock even greater financial potential for the industry.
Government Adjusts Miraa Prices to Match Market Demands
Kenyan Miraa farmers and traders are set to benefit from a major price adjustment, as the government has officially increased the prices to reflect market realities.
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe announced the new pricing structure on Saturday, following discussions between Ministry officials, miraa stakeholders, and the Miraa Pricing Formula Committee.
Under the new structure:
Grade 1 miraa: Ksh.1,300 per kilogram (previously Ksh.700)
Grade 2 miraa: Ksh.700 per kilogram (previously Ksh.350)
Alele miraa: Ksh.1,000 per kilogram (previously Ksh.500)
The Miraa Pricing Formula Committee plays a key role in reviewing production costs, market demand, and supply trends to determine fair pricing.
Miraa: A Key Economic Contributor
Miraa, also known as khat, is more than just a cash crop—it’s a multi-billion industry that sustains thousands of farmers and traders.
- According to the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA): The miraa industry contributes Ksh.13 billion annually to Kenya’s economy.
Kenya exports miraa to Somalia, Israel, and the DRC, with the sector generating up to Ksh.40 billion per year.
The Future of the Miraa Industry
Experts argue that value addition, such as miraa-based products, could further increase profitability and expand global markets.
