Penalties
Last updated: April 9, 2026
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Violation
Enforcement Agency
Sanction(s)
Content regulation
Not Applicable
None
Analysis
The law does not regulate the contents of cigarettes; therefore, there are no specified penalties.
To align with FCTC Art. 9 and the FCTC Arts. 9 & 10 Guidelines, the law should regulate the contents of cigarettes and impose sanctions for violations.
Disclosure requirement
Ministry of Health, Medical Officer of Health, customs officers, police officers and administration police officers
Fine, Jail
Entities that can be held responsible
Manufacturers, importers
Analysis
Violations of content disclosure requirements are subject to a fine not exceeding 500,000 shillings, imprisonment not exceeding three years, or both.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 10 and the FCTC Arts. 9 & 10 Partial Guidelines in that the law imposes sanctions for disclosure violations.
