KEY FACTS
Population
Kenya has a population of 49,699,862 according to 2017 statistics from the World Bank
Kenya and the WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC signature: 25 June 2004
Date of FCTC ratification (or legal equivalent): 25 June 2004
Date of FCTC entry into force: 27 February 2005
Prevalence of tobacco use
| Youth tobacco use | Adult tobacco smoking | Adult cigarette smoking | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevalence (%) | Current tobacco use | Current cigarette smoking | Current smokers | Daily smokers | Daily smokers | Daily smokers |
| Male | 12.8 | 7.4 | 19.7 | 16.6 | ..... | ----- |
| Female | 6.7 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.4 | ----- | ----- |
| Total | 9.9 | 4.9 | 10.1 | 8.3 | ..... | ----- |
Source: WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017
COORDINATION MECHANISM
Kenya has specific government objectives for tobacco control as well as a national tobacco control technical unit or agency.
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ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, SPONSORSHIP
Kenya has legislation or regulation banning most forms of advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products.
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ATCA CSO PARTNERS
- Consumer Information Network
- International Institute for Legislative Affairs (ILA)
- Kenyan Heart National Foundation
- Kenya Tobacco Control Alliance (KETCA)
- Social NEEDS Network
- Tobacco-Alcohol Free Initiative (TAFI)
