tobacco Stories

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...

NACADA report shows rising trend of alcohol consumption among university students
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

NACADA's study, which surveyed undergraduate students from both public and private universities in Kenya, also revealed that friends are the leading s...

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...

Tackling Tobacco: Experts push for harm reduction strategies for smokers battling addiction
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 01, 2024

Dr Vivian Manyeki, a public health specialist from Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, emphasised the importance of recognising that not everyone w...

Group leads in efforts to curb tobacco abuse among Kamukunji youth
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 28, 2024

The group continues to work toward its goal of reducing tobacco use and minimising its impact on public health in Kamukunji.

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...

Health Ministry warns of rising nicotine use among youth, women
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 22, 2024

Nicotine is an addictive substance found in Tobacco. It is the primary reinforcing component of tobacco; it drives tobacco addiction.

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...

World No Tobacco Day: How tobacco industry targets youths to sustain profits
Hanifa Adan  |  May 31, 2024

The industry has accelerated the introduction and marketing of flavoured products, with research confirming that flavour is a primary reason why youth...

Kenyan woman arrested with Sh15.6 million cocaine concealed in toiletries
Waweru Wairimu  |  May 09, 2024

Police found cocaine concealed in her toiletries which were stashed in two smaller bags.

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.

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