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The Fangone Forest head says with the right partnerships, he might soon be able to venture into processing of the recreative plant, thereby creating jobs and bolstering the country’s economy.
“If we can get support in terms of investors and government greenlight, we could package it in tins and export it abroad,” he said.
“We want to see how we can preserve the leaves like you see supergetti, so it doesn't go bad.
“So when you buy it, all you have to do is dip it in some water and it's fresh and good to go. We are still planning; is all still in the strategy phase.”
Skin in a YouTube interview also sounded off on politicians and other leaders who have targeted Khat for a blanket ban.
As the government prepares to enact the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Bill, opinions have remained split especially on whether Mairungi should be banned.
Although both the Ministry of Health and the National Drug Authority have demonstrated no concerning danger that the leafy green plant poses to people’s minds and bodies, several lawmakers and interest groups continue to push for its ban.
Alien Skin in the interview, said such leaders are deserving of reprimand from their voters in the next elections.
He also singled out the Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga who recently weighed in on the subject, calling for the ban on mairungi.
“The Katikkiro is being disingenuous,” remarked Skin.
“He should be the one supporting us. He should be saying ‘akwacho telimba’” he said, implying that Mayiga should recognize the economic importance of mairungi in the same way he has been preaching coffee farming through the mantra ‘emmwanyi telimba’