The National Assembly has postponed a stakeholder engagement meeting on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which had initially been scheduled following invitations issued on June 12, 2026. In a communication sent to stakeholders, the relevant parliamentary committee announced that it had resolved during its sitting on June 23, 2026, to reschedule the meeting to
Business owners and traders in Nakuru have joined the growing opposition to the proposed Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, raising concerns over some of its provisions and the timing of public participation. The traders, operating under the Bars, Hotels and Liquor Traders Association of Kenya (BAHLITA), spoke during a press conference on Tuesday, June 23,
Members of Bunge la Wananchi have called for nationwide public participation on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, saying the proposed law affects many Kenyans and should be discussed more widely before Parliament makes a decision. The group, an informal citizens’ assembly that discusses national issues, criticised Parliament’s decision to hold a public hearing on the
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