nicotine Stories

Ministry of Health issues warning on nicotine products as health risks rise
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

Concerned about the growing popularity of nicotine-containing products among young people, Muthoni urged them to prioritise their health.

How unregulated tobacco products in Kenya are posing serious public health threat
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 15, 2024

According to The Lancet, more than 300 million people worldwide use smokeless tobacco products. 

The growing threat of smokeless tobacco: Health risks and rising usage
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 10, 2024

Data reveals that 14.5 per cent of secondary school students and 6.0 per cent of primary school pupils in Kenya have used tobacco at some point in the...

Government urged to immediately ban nicotine pouches, e-cigarettes, vapes and Shisha
Vincent Ombati  |  May 31, 2024

KETCA, while commemorating World No Tobacco Day on Monday, May 31, claimed that the addictive products are among the latest tricks used by the sector...

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