nicotine Stories

Mother’s struggle mirrors Kenya’s youth nicotine crisis amid flavoured product surge
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 02, 2025

The World Health Organisation warns that tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death globally and a major contributor to noncommunicabl...

Duale suspends licences for distribution of nicotine products, orders re-application in 21 days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 31, 2025

All individuals and companies previously licensed must reapply within 21 days and provide full compliance documentation.

Over 650,000 Kenyan children aged 10-17 using tobacco or nicotine, Health Ministry warns
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 29, 2025

Public Health PS Mary Muthoni warned that tobacco and nicotine use among children is not only rising but is being fueled by deliberate strategies from...

Health Ministry introduces graphic warnings for emerging tobacco products
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 19, 2025

The initiative aims to educate consumers on the dangers of products like e-cigarettes and heated tobacco, which have gained traction, particularly amo...

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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