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March 17, 2026

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If Kenya bans flavours, cigarettes will win

If Kenya bans flavours, cigarettes will win

Outlawing flavours, as proposed in the Tobacco Bill currently being discussed in parliament, will simply trap those smokers with no alternatives to traditional cigarettes, or drive them to unregulated products in the illicit market. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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A proposed Tobacco Bill in Kenya that would ban flavours in nicotine products is criticized for potentially harming adult smokers trying to quit.

Banning flavours could trap adult smokers with no alternatives to traditional cigarettes or push them into the illicit market.
The Campaign for Safer Alternatives (CASA) argues that targeted safeguards, not blanket bans, are needed to protect youth while aiding adult cessation.
A ban risks increasing illicit trade, leading to no quality controls, lost tax revenue, and greater consumer risks, as seen in countries like Denmark.

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