June deadline for Kenya’s graphic pack warnings

Graphic health warnings are due to become a requirement on cigarette packs sold in Kenya from June, according to a story by Margaret Wahito for Capital FM Kenya.

The full-color graphics are to appear on the front and back panels accompanied by black and white text warnings that will be in English on the front and in Kiswahili on the back.

The new requirements are included in the Tobacco Control Regulations Act 2014, which bans the manufacture, sale, import and distribution of devices designed to cover or detract from the health warnings.

Under the act, the ministry of agriculture is required to promote among tobacco farmers viable alternative crops.