Health News
Kenya Bans Smoking in Public Places
May 15, 2006
The Kenyan Government has banned smoking in public places. Charity Hgilu, Kenya's Health Minister, signed a Legal Notice outlawing smoking in public places. The new law is expected to come into full effect within two weeks.
The Legal Notice also addresses tobacco advertising, importation, distribution and tobacco sales. Under this new law tobacco advertisements must prominently display a health warning on tobacco products.