"Not only has khat been part of the way of life for the East African community for many years but it is also a vital part of the Kenya economy with over half a million people employed in its cultivation," he said.
"Ma aha oo kaliya in qaadku uu qayb ka ahaa hab nololeedka Bulshada Bariga Afrika sanado badan, lakaiinse waa xubin muhiim ah oo ah dhaqaalaha Kenya iyada oo in ka badan hal malyan oo qof ay beerashadiida ka shaqeeyaan," ayuu yidhi Jotangia.