Table 3 Elements of tobacco control policies in Kenya
Policy /Year | Elements in the policies |
|---|---|
Tobacco Control Act 2007 (came into effect 2008) | Restricts smoking in public places Prohibits tobacco advertisement, promotion and sponsorship Requires health warnings and messages on tobacco products Recommends raising tobacco excise taxes to 70% of retail prices Enforcement |
The National Tobacco Control Action Plan 2010–2015 | Outlines public health policy on tobacco control for Kenya and Facilitates implementation of key recommendations of the TCA |
Finance Act 2012 | Raises excise duty rates on tobacco products |
Tobacco Control Regulations (tabled 2014) | Requires cigarette packaging to have no brand names or trademark Requires cigarette packaging to have health warnings and visual pictograms in color |