25Aug
Lobbies reject CS Kuria’s plan to weaken tobacco laws
In Summary •Kuria’s plans threatened the United Nations-led programme in western Kenya where former tobacco farmers have been transitioned to high-value crops such as iron-rich beans. •The statement was also signed by the Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance-Kenya, Consumer Information Network, International Institute for Legislative Affairs (IILA), and the National Taxpayers Association. Health lobbies have opposed ongoing plans to...
