Bar owners, retailers petition Senate to reject Tobacco Bill

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 24 – Bar owners and retailers have petitioned the Senate to suspend debate on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, citing lack Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Bar owners and retailers in Kenya have petitioned the Senate to reject the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, citing concerns over lack of public participation and potential job losses.

The Bars, Hotels and Liquor Traders Association of Kenya (BAHLITA) argues the Bill was "rushed forward" without consulting key stakeholders.
Sponsored by ODM nominated Senator Catherine Mumma, the Bill aims to introduce stricter rules on nicotine products, including synthetic pouches and vapes.
The associations warn that the Bill, if passed, could lead to duplicative licensing, costly approval processes, and push more products into the illicit market, which already accounts for an estimated half of Kenya's cigarette trade.
The Bill is currently at the Committee of the Whole House stage in the Senate.

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