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Nyeri Town MP Discusses Tobacco-Control (Amendment) Bill 2024 in Public Forum

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A public participation forum regarding the Tobacco-Control (Amendment) Bill 2024 was held at Kaanwa Market and Kamundi hall, where farmers from Tharaka-Nith and Meru counties voiced concerns about the proposed legislation. Members of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health, led by Patrick Munene, were present to review the document. Duncan Maina Mathenge, the Nyeri Town MP, addressed the concerns, stating that the Bill introduced controls specifically targeting new products that were synthetic and not covered by the existing law at the time of its enactment.

From standardmedia.co.ke

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The discussions centered on the proposed steps to regulate emerging nicotine products made using synthetic nicotine. Mathenge clarified that the controls were aimed at new products that were synthetic, not natural tobacco. The forum allowed stakeholders to air opposition regarding various provisions of the Bill.

Political leaders are operating within Nyeri County.

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  • Duncan Maina MathengeKenyan Politician representing Nyeri Town in Parliament

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