Topic: Tobacco
Health Warning
MOH urged to relook proposed health warnings on tobacco, nicotine products
May 03, 2024 at 09:12 PM
Ministry of Health (MOH) has been asked to relook proposed graphic health warnings on tobacco and nicotine products to ensure they serve their purpose to help smokers quit....
Increasing Taxes
Kenyans facing 18 per cent VAT increase as Govt considers more fiscal changes
Sep 14, 2023 at 12:27 PM
Kenyans are bracing for an impending tax hike, as the National Treasury of Kenya unveils plans to increase the Value-Added Tax (VAT) on products and services to 18 per cent....
Illicit Smoke
BAT Uganda calls for urgent action to tame runaway illicit trade in cigarettes
Jul 01, 2022 at 12:00 PM
BAT Uganda appealed to the government of Uganda to upscale action to tame illicit trade after a 2021 report showed a sharp increase in the illicit trade in cigarettes....
