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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
August 27, 2026
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Traders oppose extra tobacco licences, call for public participation
BAHLITA Secretary General said the association, which represents more than 54,000 traders across the 47 counties, was concerned about what it termed efforts to exclude key stakeholders from participating in the Bill's consideration by the National Assembly...
✨ Key Highlights
The Business and Liquor Hospitality Association of Kenya (BAHLITA) has voiced strong opposition to proposed new licensing and registration requirements for tobacco traders in the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The association argues these changes could significantly increase compliance costs for small businesses and calls for greater public participation in the legislative process.
- BAHLITA, representing over 54,000 traders, believes the bill could create unnecessary bureaucracy and push businesses into informality.
- The association supports public health measures but advocates for an integrated regulatory system, rather than additional licenses.
- BAHLITA urges Parliament to ensure affected businesses have a genuine opportunity to present their views, emphasizing that "good laws are not built through exclusion."
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