
National Taxpayers Association
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https://www.nta.or.ke/ 20-05-2025 11:43:19
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Joint Budget Analysis on NCDs Today, NTA and civil society in the tobacco control space conducted a joint budget analysis focused on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Kenya. @KENCO Tobacco Control and Health Promotion Alliance SCAD STOWELINK FOUNDATION @NSDAK International Institute for Legislative Affairs




National Taxpayers Association (NTA) held a training on the Simulation Model for Tobacco Taxation, providing an overview of projected changes under various tax scenarios. KRA Care Ministry of Health Tax Justice Network Africa National Assembly KE Development Gateway: An IREX Venture Tobacco Control and Health Promotion Alliance KIPPRA International Institute for Legislative Affairs NACADA Kenya


The session demonstrated how evidence-based excise tax policies can reduce the affordability of tobacco products, ultimately protecting public health and increasing government revenue KRA Care Ministry of Health Tax Justice Network Africa National Assembly KE Development Gateway: An IREX Venture KIPPRA International Institute for Legislative Affairs NACADA Kenya


The training on the Simulation Model for Tobacco Taxation offered insights into projected outcomes across different tax policy scenarios, highlighting their impact on consumption, public health and revenue KRA Care Ministry of Health Tax Justice Network Africa National Assembly KE KIPPRA International Institute for Legislative Affairs


Kenya faces a growing NCD crisis, with 41% of deaths linked to non-communicable diseases. Urgent action is needed as current funding falls far short of the $11.97 per person required to combat this silent epidemic. Tobacco Control and Health Promotion Alliance SCAD KENYA STOWELINK FOUNDATION Den Of Hope Group Kenyan Network of Cancer Organizations


Kenya's cancer strategy requires KSh 49.2B, yet less than 10% of the funding is allocated. Without serious investment, it risks being just another unfulfilled promise. Tobacco Control and Health Promotion Alliance SCAD KENYA STOWELINK FOUNDATION Den Of Hope Group Kenyan Network of Cancer Organizations


Tobacco kills over 9,000 Kenyans annually yet taxes remain far below global targets. Raising tobacco taxes is key to saving lives and funding NCD care. Raise tobacco taxes now to fund Kenya’s NCD response and close critical health budget gaps. Tobacco Control and Health Promotion Alliance SCAD KENYA Kenyan Network of Cancer Organizations


Kenya's cancer strategy requires KSh 49.2B, yet less than 10% of the funding is allocated. Without serious investment, it risks being just another unfulfilled promise. Tobacco Control and Health Promotion Alliance SCAD KENYA STOWELINK FOUNDATION Den Of Hope Group Kenyan Network of Cancer Organizations


