The National Assembly is facing scrutiny after scheduling a key stakeholder meeting on the controversial Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, on June 25, 2026, the same day Kenyans are expected to commemorate the second anniversary of the deadly anti-Finance Bill protests. Documents seen by Hivileo show that the Departmental Committee on Health has invited business
The Tobacco Control Amendment Bill, 2024, is raising concerns among traders and small business owners due to the multiple compliance requirements and heavy penalties it introduces. While the Bill is intended to strengthen regulation of tobacco and nicotine products, including vapes and nicotine pouches, traders argue that it could place a financial burden on businesses,
Small shop owners within the country could face fines of up to Ksh 3 million or a jail term of up to three years if they sell tobacco products without government registration under the proposed Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Bill, which was passed by the Senate on March 3, 2026, is now awaiting
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