
Samwel Doe ouma
@samweldoe
Health, Science and Environment journalist passionate about uncovering the gaps in access to healthcare and writing about public health policies & Pharma
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Protect policies from industry interference. Tobacco Control Ministry of Health Kenya BAT Kenya sent 15+ letters to Ministry of Health , trying to dodge GHW requirements 📖 READ THE EVIDENCE ➡ bit.ly/4gTwSFf

An investigation by International Institute for Legislative Affairs, CIN Kenya and Tobacco Control and Health Promotion Alliance reveals BAT Kenya lobbied the government more than 10 times to weaken graphic health warning laws. They even used the Ministry of Industrialization to pressure the MoH to allow unregulated nicotine pouches. #ExposeBATKenya



WHO FCTC WHO Kenya Mary Muthoni Muriuki, CBS, HSC Dr Deborah Mlongo Barasa State Department for Public Health KEBS KENYA Tobacco Control and Health Promotion Alliance Health Promotion Kenya Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Tobacco Free Finland 🇺🇦 NAKURU MAYOR THE MAN Ciryan Oduor Kevin NCDs Youth Champion Valerie Aura Celine M. AWUOR Rachel Kitonyo Claret felix asoha Amref Health Africa in Kenya Youth Alive! Kenya National Youth Council Kenya Ministry of Health TCB KENYA Kenyan Network of Cancer Organizations SCAD KENYA NACADA Kenya Blue Cross Kenya D.O.H.G Emerging nicotine products are marketed as ‘safer alternatives’ despite growing evidence of their harm. The industry is also exploiting regulatory loopholes and using well-funded strategies to weaken public health policies, making it imperative to remain vigilant! #FCTC20Years


Celine M. AWUOR Tobacco Control Research Group The Investigative Desk Tobacco Tax Justice Network Africa Tobacco Control and Health Promotion Alliance Kenyan Network of Cancer Organizations Kenya Revenue Authority Ministry of Health SCAD KENYA NACADA Kenya D.O.H.G YIPAR KENYA NCD Alliance Kenya KILELE Health This forum brought together #TobaccoControl stakeholders and #TaxJustice experts to assess the report’s implications and explore strategies to strengthen corporate accountability, transparent taxation, and the fight against industry interference. Strengthening tax policies is







Media engagement is key to alcohol harm prevention. Today, we led a powerful session with SCAD KENYA sharing critical stats: 41% of deaths in 🇰🇪 are NCD-related. about alcohol marketing targeting youth. Let's #SayNoToAlcohol and #TuongeeNCDs together.









Airtel Africa PLC reported a 22.4% revenue increase to $1.415 billion for the quarter ending June 30, 2025. East Africa revenue rose 17.6% to $498 million, driven by strong growth in voice and data services, customer base expansion, and improved network coverage Airtel Kenya
