Somalia: Somaliland Abuzz From Ethiopia's Khat Convoys

Al Jazeera, 21 April 2015

Every day trucks loaded with the narcotic plant khat, grown in northeastern Ethiopia, hurtle along rough roads through the desert to make fresh deliveries to eager customers across… Read more »

Selling khat on the streets of Djibouti

Ethiopia: Khat Gains More Emphasis in Ethiopian Export Sector

Reporter, 4 October 2014

The enforcement of the new excise tax proclamation on the widely consumed mild-narcotic, khat, is expected to discourage local consumption and boost export revenue from the… Read more »
Somalia: Khat Import Resumes After Temporary Halt Over Increased Cost

Radio Dalsan, 18 February 2015

More than 16 flights carrying stimulus plant khat have resumed their operation after disputes between Kenyan producers and Somali customers was resolved. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Arrests Three Indonesian Women With Sh20 Million Khat

Capital FM, 12 March 2015

Police on Thursday arrested three Indonesian women at the Moi International Airport, Mombasa while trafficking 61 kilos of miraa to the United Kingdom via Denmark. Read more »
Kenya: Three Danes Charged With Smuggling Khat

The Star, 13 March 2015

Police yesterday arrested three Danish women suspected of trafficking about 61kg of miraa to the UK at the Moi International Airport in Mombasa. Read more »

InFocus

Exploring the Khat Trade in East Africa

Despite its global popularity, little is known about the international trade and economic role of the natural amphetamine-like stimulant. Read more »
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UK Denies Targeting Kenya in Ban of Khat

The British High Commissioner, Christian Turner, says the ban of Khat (miraa) in the UK has not been to target the country. Read more »
- Kenya: Miraa Ban Not Targeting Uhuru Regime - Envoy
- Kenya: UK MPs Raise Concerns Over Banning of Miraa
Kenya Traders Lament UK Ban On Khat

Kenyan traders have criticised a decision by the UK government to ban the sale and export of Khat in the country. The ban is set to take effect from June 24, 2014. Read more »
- Kenya: UK Miraa Ban On From This Month
- Kenya: Lawmakers Demand Seizure of British-Owned Farms Over Qat Ban
Kenya Militants Behead Garissa Trader

The body of a conductor delivering a consignment of khat has been found beheaded by suspected Al Shabaab militants and dumped at the Lamu-Garissa border in Somalia. Read more »
- Kenya: Al Shabaab Militants Behead Garissa Miraa Dealer
- Kenya: Calm Returns to Bothai After Monday Attack

Ethiopian-Grown Narcotic Plant Gains Somaliland Market