Govt Moves to Tighten Tobacco Laws Amid Rising Cancer Cases
Nairobi, Kenya, Jul 31 - The government is rolling out a new set of stringent measures to combat tobacco use, which health officials say is contributing - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Kenyan government is implementing stricter tobacco control measures, including graphic health warnings on packaging, to combat rising cancer rates and the spread of illicit products. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale highlighted the public health emergency posed by tobacco and nicotine use, linking it to powerful individuals who obstruct destruction of seized harmful substances.
- Graphic health warnings will cover 30 percent of the front and 50 percent of the rear of tobacco packaging.
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale revealed that forensic tests confirmed narcotic substances in products disguised as tobacco.
- The new regulations are expected to come into effect nine months from their publication date of June 12, 2025.
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Government Implements Stricter Tobacco Control Measures and Bans Imports - July 2025
The Kenyan government is implementing stricter tobacco control measures, including graphic health warnings on packaging, to combat rising cancer rates and the spread of illicit products. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale highlighted the public health emergency posed by tobacco and nicotine use, linking it to powerful individuals who obstruct destruction of seized harmful substances. This move is part of the government's efforts to address widespread health issues caused by tobacco misuse. To further this objective, the Kenyan government has banned all imports of tobacco products.
