Coalition pushes for urgent passage of Tobacco Control Amendment Bill

The Kenya Tobacco and Nicotine Tax Coalition has urged the National Assembly to expedite passage of the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, warning that delays could expose more children and young people to emerging nicotine products such as vapes and nicotine pouches. Speaki..

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The Kenya Tobacco and Nicotine Tax Coalition is urgently calling on the National Assembly to pass the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to protect children and young people from emerging nicotine products like vapes and nicotine pouches.

The Coalition warns that delays could expose more youth to addictive products marketed with appealing flavors and designs, citing a recent incident of a vape found at Moi High School Kabarak.
Key organizations involved include the Kenya Tobacco and Nicotine Tax Coalition and the National Assembly.
The bill seeks to introduce stricter regulations on emerging nicotine products, restrict youth-appealing flavors, and strengthen health warnings.