Traditional Nyeri tobacco sellers making a 'kill' from venture

Workers package tobacco products at a warehouse in Nyeri. [Mose Sammy, Standard]

While government and non-governmental organisations have continually launched campaigns to discourage tobacco sales, a section of sellers are still clinging to the business. They are not about to quit.

In Nyeri town, Park Lane between the Nyeri Central police line and Nyeri stage is one of the indications that shows that the business is still booming despite the anti-campaign against tobacco use.