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Health CS Cleopa Mailu bans sale, importation of shisha in Kenya

Woman smoking shisha

Health Cabinet Secretary Mailu has banned the importation, manufacture, advertising and sale of shisha in Kenya.

In a gazette notice, CS Mailu said any person who will contravene any provisions of these rules will be liable to penalty contemplated in section 163 of the Public Health Act.

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