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September 27, 2026
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Kisumu traders oppose proposal to raise minimum smoking age

Kisumu traders oppose proposal to raise minimum smoking age

A section of Kisumu County hospitality traders has opposed a proposal to raise the minimum age of smoking to 21 years saying the move is impractical. Speaking on the sidelines of a public participation exercise on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill in Kisumu on Saturday, the tr..

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A section of Kisumu County hospitality traders has opposed a proposal in the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill to raise the minimum smoking age from 18 to 21, citing impracticality and unclear implementation.

  • Traders question the feasibility of enforcing the proposed age increase, asking how consumers will be required to prove their age.
  • The Pubs, Entertainment and Restaurants Association of Kenya (PERAK) in Kisumu, represented by Chairperson Dan Ouma, voiced these concerns during a public participation exercise.
  • The traders also object to proposed restrictions on tobacco sales near places with children and the introduction of tobacco-trading-specific licenses.

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