Kenya: Tobaco control amendment Bill proposes ban on smoking during the day
September 3, 2016: Public smoking could soon be restricted to late hours if an amendment bill to the Tobacco Control Ac t is passed by Parliament. The Bill, drafted by Uriri MP John Kobado, restricts public smoking to between 6pm and 6am. 
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Kenya: Enforce new tobacco rules
September 1, 2016: Revellers enjoy music while smoking shisha during the event at the Carnivore Grounds, Nairobi. Tobacco firms will be required to display on cigarette packs health warnings on the effects of smoking. The tough new rules to curb smoking are essential, considering the grim statistics associated with the consumption of tobacco.
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Kenya:Cigarette firms to foot bills of cancer patients
August 31, 2016: Cigarette manufacturers will share the cost of treating people sickened by tobacco. Health Cabinet Secretary Cleopa Mailu said manufacturers must contribute two per cent of their annual income to a central tobacco control fund.
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SACP WANTS TO KNOW WHAT THE CONTROVERSIAL SARS UNIT UNCOVERED
August 29, 2016: The SACP says it isn’t convinced by statements that Minister Gordhan is not being targeted by the Hawks. JOHANNESBURG – The South African Communist Party (SACP) says it wants to know what the covert unit at South African Revenue (Sars) uncovered which has led to a desperate battle ...
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