By PATRICK ALUSHULAMore by this AuthorBritish American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya says a proposed tobacco law by Nairobi County pushing for strict requirements could disrupt retail business. BAT Kenya Managing Director Beverley Spencer-Obatoyinbo said the demands contained in the Nairobi City County Tobacco Bill 2018 represent over-regulation and are way above Kenya’s Tobacco Control Act 2007. Anybody manufacturing, distributing or selling any tobacco product within Nairobi will have to follow the law. Employing the under-aged to sell, provide or supply any tobacco product will also attract fines. The bill tabled in County Assembly December last year is in the first reading stage alongside other crucial bills such as the Nairobi City County Trade Licensing Bill 2018 and Nairobi City County Public Road Transport and Traffic Management Bill 2018.

Source: Daily Nation February 17, 2019 18:56 UTC