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In the 90’s CEOs of tobacco companies stood in congress armed with fake science and attempted to play down the dangers of cigarettes. They denied that tobacco is addictive and dangerous and causes cancer, and suppressed their own research that confirmed it.

#EndTobaccoUseKE Vaping likely causes cancer: Here’s strongest evidence yet nation.africa/kenya/health/v…

Free Samples Flashy Designs Flavours The target? Youths! Tobacco industry is doing the most to recruit new customers and replace their dying customer base. Don't fall for it! #TIMRKenya

SCAD joins TIM team in launch of the study on “Tobacco Industry and Its Influencers’ Use of Social Media Platforms in Marketing Tobacco and Nicotine Products in Kenya.” This timely research exposes how digital spaces are being exploited to target youths. #TIMRKenya

Day 5 of #TETSiM: Tobacco tax isn't just about money-it's about survival. A 20% tax hike could save 49,370 lives and bring in KES 23.5B by 2029. This is how we protect our families and fund our future. #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE #

Tobacco companies count profits. Public health counts lives. Strong tobacco taxes help us protect both our health systems and our communities, Get the math... ? #TobaccoTaxSavesLife

What if we could predict how tobacco taxes affect both public health and government revenue? The Tobacco Excise Tax Simulation Model provides evidence to guide smarter, data-driven policies that save lives and strengthen economies. #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE

TETSiM shows policymakers how different tobacco tax scenarios impact youth smoking, deaths averted, and revenue generated. Evidence-based policy helps protect public health while strengthening government resources. #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE

We lose $756M annually in healthcare and lost productivity due to tobacco use. That's close to KES 98B. Overhauling Nairobi drainage system requires KES 25B ONLY. Tobacco and its products like cigarettes, vapes and nicotine pouches are the problem. #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE

The Kenya Tobacco and Nicotine Tax Coalition is holding a sensitization meeting with Members of the National Assembly to highlight the importance of stronger tobacco taxation in protecting public health and aligning Kenya with WHO recommendations. #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE

When tobacco products become more affordable, the first people they reach are young people. Taxation is one of the strongest tools we have to prevent this. #TobaccoTaxSavesLife

Science supports that: Raising tobacco taxes is one of the most effective public health interventions any government can implement. #TobaccoTaxSavesLife

Every year, tobacco kills 12,000 Kenyans and drains billions from our economy, yet tobacco taxes remain far below the World Health Organization recommended 70% level proven to reduce consumption. It’s time to put people before profits. Raise tobacco taxes. #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE

This Thursday we go live on BHB 96.7 FM (8–9AM) to discuss: 🚭 The harms of tobacco 💰 Why tobacco taxation protects communities Public health conversations matter, so tune in. #TobaccoTaxSavesLife

Happening Now! "KETCA Launches the 2025 Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index Report, alongside government representatives and CSOs.

Youths in Kenya must speak out against social media platforms selling tobacco and nicotine products online such as vapes and Velo. Protecting youth from harmful products requires collective vigilance and accountability online. Dr. Mary Assunta, GGTC #ProtectHealthNotProfitsKE

Governments should move to address the challenge of illicit trade in tobacco products. Ratifying and implementing the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products is an essential for countries to protecting public health. Mr. Mohee, ATCA #ProtectHealthNotProfitsKE