Coalition urges MPs to fast-track Tobacco Control Bill to protect the youth

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Kenya Tobacco and Nicotine Tax Coalition members address a media briefing on tobacco and nicotine products in Nairobi. [Benard Orwongo, Standard

The Kenya Tobacco and Nicotine Tax Coalition (KTNTC), has expressed support for the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 35 of 2024).

The coalition has also called on the National Assembly to retain the strong regulatory measures proposed in the Bill, adopt recommendations from the tobacco control stakeholders for enhancing the Bill and urgently conclude the public participation process and forward the Bill to the Senate for consideration.

Addressing the media in Nairobi on Friday, the coalition, whose members include Non-communicable Diseases Alliance Kenya (NCD Kenya), Kenyan Network of Cancer Organisations (KENCO), International Institute for Legislative Affairs (IILA), National Taxpayers Association (NTA) and Den of Hope, said the Bill comes at a critical moment for Kenya due to the recent change in the tobacco and nicotine market.