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Originally published by The Standardtop
June 16, 2026
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Coalition urges MPs to fast-track Tobacco Control Bill to protect the youth
The Kenya Tobacco and Nicotine Tax Coalition has called on the National Assembly to retain the strong regulatory measures proposed in the Tobacco Bill..
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A coalition of health organizations is urging Kenyan lawmakers to quickly pass the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill to protect young people from emerging nicotine products.
- The Kenya Tobacco and Nicotine Tax Coalition (KTNTC) is advocating for the swift passage of the Bill, which aims to strengthen regulations on e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and other newer products.
- Organizations like Non-communicable Diseases Alliance Kenya and Kenyan Network of Cancer Organisations highlight that these products are increasingly targeted at youth with appealing flavors and designs.
- Data indicates that initiation age for tobacco and nicotine products is as young as five years old, underscoring the urgent need for legislative action.
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