Pubs and entertainment businesses under PERAK petition Parliament for nationwide public participation on Tobacco Bill

The petition comes amid growing concerns among traders and business owners over provisions of the Bill, with stakeholders calling on Parliament to take public participation beyond Nairobi and engage communities across the country...

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Businesses under the Pubs, Entertainment and Restaurants Association of Kenya (PERAK) have petitioned the National Assembly to conduct nationwide public participation on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, citing inadequate and exclusionary current engagement processes.

PERAK submitted signed petitions on behalf of Kenyans from various constituencies.
The Bill, sponsored by nominated Senator Catherine Mumma, seeks to regulate emerging nicotine and tobacco products like vapes.
Affected businesses and stakeholders are urging Parliament to hold physical public participation forums across the country before proceeding.