PS Muthoni Pushes for Tougher Tobacco Laws Amid Rise of Nicotine Products
The PS said there was an urgent need to strengthen existing tobacco laws due to the emergence of new nicotine products that are not adequately covered under the current legislation...
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Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni is spearheading efforts to strengthen Kenya's tobacco laws due to the proliferation of new nicotine products and their targeting of youth.
- The Ministry of Health is collecting public views for proposed amendments to the Tobacco Control Act of 2007.
- These amendments aim to address novel nicotine products currently not covered by existing legislation, with manufacturers using deceptive marketing.
- Law enforcement has been directed to crack down on establishments near schools selling alcohol and nicotine products, and on vendors selling cigarettes individually to minors.
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