Kenya: Govt Bans 11 Chinese Cigarettes for Violating Tobacco Laws

Kenya: Govt Bans 11 Chinese Cigarettes for Violating Tobacco Laws

Nairobi -- The government has banned the importation of 11 Chinese cigarette brands for violating the Tobacco Control Act 2007 and Tobacco Control Regulations 2014.

Government Cracks Down on Illegal Cigarette Imports by Chinese Firm - Nairobi Wire

The Ministry of Health has shut down Shapo Trading Ltd, a Chinese firm accused of importing illegal cigarette brands. The operation unfolded at a storage facility along Mombasa Road, where authorities seized 1,716 cartons of cigarettes spanning 11 different brands. This action was the result of a joint investigation by the Ministry of Health and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), culminating in the arrest of two Chinese nationals…