Best practices in implementation of Article 13 of the WHO FCTC Case study: Kenya

Overview

The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), adopted by the World Health Assembly in May 2003, is among the most widely embraced treaties under the United Nations, with 177 Parties to date. Kenya signed and ratified the WHO FCTC on 25 June 2004. This report is part of the efforts to demonstrate good practices in implementation of the treaty. The African Regional Workshop on Implementation of the WHO FCTC held in Dakar, Senegal, from 9 to 12 October 2012 showcased and identified “good country practices” from the Region in implementation of the treatyi . Kenya, as a Party to the WHO FCTC, has made significant efforts in legislating to control tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship in line with its treaty obligations. This review aims to describe the legislative efforts of the Government of Kenya to comply with the WHO FCTC’s requirements for comprehensive control of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship that could guide similar efforts in other jurisdictions. The scope of the review did not include verification or validation of experiences in implementing and enforcing the law or their effect on tobacco use.