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Oromia to unveil ETB 1.2 billion khat trading centers in coming weeks.

The Oromia Trade Bureau has finalized the construction of three khat trade centers with a price tag of 400 million birr apiece. Regional trade officials expect the facilities to start operations in the coming month, and all farmers, suppliers, and exporters of the stimulant leaf will be obliged to conduct transactions using the trade centers.