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Rachel Kitonyo Reposted

At the Kenya Tobacco and Nicotine Tax Coalition (KTNTC), we believe in the power of digital advocacy to drive change and protect the health of our communities. #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE #SupportTobaccoTaxKE

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Rachel Kitonyo Reposted

Did you know that increasing tobacco taxes by just 10% can reduce smoking rates by up to 5% in LMICs ? Higher taxes on tobacco and nicotine products could save thousands of lives and generate revenue for critical health financing in Kenya #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE

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Rachel Kitonyo Reposted

Kenya can learn from Sweden, strong tobacco and nicotine tax policies helped lower adult smoking rates to just 5.6% one of the lowest globally. We can make it better by banning emerging tobacco products. Tax increases can save lives and fund health. #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE

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Rachel Kitonyo Reposted

Increasing tobacco and nicotine taxes is a proven way to reduce health burdens and protect lives. Your support can make that difference. #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE #SupportTobaccoTaxKE

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Rachel Kitonyo Reposted

Increasing tobacco and nicotine taxes is a proven way to reduce health burdens and protect lives. Your support can make that difference #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE

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Rachel Kitonyo Reposted

Dear @KeTreasury @KRACorporate @Kiptoock @MOH_Kenya @DeboraBarasa raising tobacco & nicotine taxes reduces consumption and also generates revenue that can be reinvested into healthcare to address the harms caused by these products. A win-win strategy! #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE

Let’s advocate for higher taxes on tobacco and nicotine products to protect our youth and secure a healthier future for all. #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE

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Rachel Kitonyo Reposted

Together, we can save lives! Join the push to #IncreaseTobaccoTax and protect future generations from the harms of tobacco. #SupportTobaccoTaxKE

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Rachel Kitonyo Reposted

When tobacco & nicotine taxes fail to raise prices significantly, it’s a missed opportunity for government revenue, a setback for public health & sadly, a victory for Big Tobacco - a business built on profiting from the addiction of others. #TobaccoTaxKE #FiscalPolicyForHealth

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Rachel Kitonyo Reposted

Kenya holds a strategic position in the region, harmonisation and integration. Other countries follow. The Tobacco Control Ammendment Bill presents an opportunity to define the emerging nicotine products & ban them. @CMAwuor #TobaccoTaxConference2024 #IncreaseTobaccoTax

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Rachel Kitonyo Reposted

With novel nicotine products on the rise, it's more important than ever to understand the policies protecting YOU. We engaged in a roundtable conversation. @ntakenya @chenaimukumba @ireneotieno_ke @IILAinfo @KETCA254 @sir554466 #Increasetobaccotax #PolicyTalks #TobaccoControl

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Rachel Kitonyo Reposted

The issue isn't the weaker or lack of policies, but their enforcement. As Tobacco Products evolve, it's important to engage stakeholders and amendment our taxation laws to ensure effective revenue collection. #TobaccoTaxConference2024 #IncreaseTobaccoTax

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Rachel Kitonyo Reposted

Absolutely!! #TaxTobaccoSaveLivesUG

According to @uhca_ug, increased taxes on cigarettes would increase @GovUganda revenue, decrease tobacco consumption, reduce gov't expenditures on health and improve household incomes. #TaxTobaccoSaveLives @BagumaRT @GeorgineObwana @MinofHealthUG @WHOUganda @mofpedU @rggoobi

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Rachel Kitonyo Reposted

Speaking earlier today at the 3rd Tobacco Taxation Conference organized by @TaxJusticeAfric and @ntakenya, Prof. Cyprian Mostert, our Mental Health Economist, emphasized the urgent need for robust regulations to address the increasing youth addiction and prevent initiation into…

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Rachel Kitonyo Reposted

Data serves as the cornerstone of effective tobacco control advocacy, providing the evidence base needed to implement policies, monitor progress and achieve public health goals @DGateway @aphrc #TobaccoControl #TobaccoFree254

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Rachel Kitonyo Reposted

It is known that 24.2% of Ugandans suffer mental illnesses. Smoking plays a role in this statistic and as such should be curbbed by increasing taxes. #TaxTobaccoSaveLives

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Rachel Kitonyo Reposted

📣 Now online: “Making the case for #alcohol taxes” @un_ncd brief. Alcohol 🍷 taxes, like all health taxes, are considered to be a ‘triple-win’ leading to: 🫀improved population health 📈 increased government revenues 🍺 reduce health inequality Despite being used as a…

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Rachel Kitonyo Reposted

It's possible to ban Nicotine Pouches in Kenya because they are not prevalent. #TobaccoTaxConference2024 #IncreaseTobaccoTax

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Rachel Kitonyo Reposted

Online marketing and sale of novel tobacco products is illegal. Kenya urgently needs a robust regulatory framework to address this issue. Online stores engaging in this should be held accountable and prosecuted in the court of Law. #TobaccoTaxConference2024 #IncreaseTobaccoTax

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Rachel Kitonyo Reposted

Investing in research on Tobacco Taxation is critical. Governments must collaborate and move towards independent data collection, reducing reliance on external sources like WHO. @CMAwuor #TobaccoTaxConference2024 #IncreaseTobaccoTax


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