Nairobi MCA Calls for Stricter Enforcement of Shisha Ban Amid Rising Usage

The Chairperson of the Nairobi County Assembly Health Committee, Hon. Maurice Ochieng, has issued a stern call for the total eradication of shisha in the capital. Speaking on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Ochieng expressed deep concern over the resurgence of the illegal substance in r..

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Nairobi County Assembly Health Committee Chairperson, Hon. Maurice Ochieng, is demanding stronger enforcement of the ban on shisha, citing its resurgence in residential areas and entertainment spots almost nine years after it was prohibited.

The continued use of shisha poses a significant health risk, particularly to the youth in Nairobi.
Key figures involved include Hon. Maurice Ochieng, Chairperson of the Nairobi County Assembly Health Committee, and the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA).
Despite past raids and hundreds of arrests, the illegal shisha trade persists by operating in residential estates, moving beyond traditional entertainment venues.