smoking Stories

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...

Healthcare data gap hindering proper policymaking in developing nations
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 29, 2024

One prominent example of the gap in localised healthcare data can be seen in the area of smoking cessation and harm reduction strategies.

Smokers have a higher level of harmful bacteria in the mouth – new study
The Conversation  |  Oct 07, 2024

The mouth (oral cavity) is the first port of entry to the rest of the body and is home to a complex and diverse community of microorganisms, known as...

WHO alarmed by tobacco industry strategies to keep young people hooked
Charity Kilei  |  May 27, 2024

The “Hooking the Next Generation" report shows that globally, an estimated 37 million children aged 13–15 years use tobacco, and that in many countrie...

Advertising ban helps keep Kenya on track in fight against tobacco use
Eunice Omollo  |  Jan 26, 2024

A report by the World Health Organization (WHO) says Kenya is among 150 countries that are successfully reducing tobacco use.

Stay ahead of the news! Click ‘Yes, Thanks’ to receive breaking stories and exclusive updates directly to your device. Be the first to know what’s happening.