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Will Vatican cigarette sale ban trigger war on tobacco use in Kenya?

Pope Francis Photo:Courtesy

To tell you the truth, Pope Francis’ voice and action of banning cigarrete (smoking) at the Vatican is a timely move that will boost the war on Tobacco consumption. Kenya has a large number of Christians and particularly Catholic believers who take seriously the words of their spiritual head.

Most churches have been holding a liberal view of Tobbacco but the fact that the Pope has come out to speak will help in the fight against Tobacco use.

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