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CS Mailu defends Shisha ban, here's why

Health Cabinet Secretary Dr.Cleopa Mailu speaking on Monday 8 December defended his directive to ban Shisha in Kenya. He was speaking in response to the case contesting the ban where he explained that his action is informed by the resolve to protect the public from harmful effects and practices associated with shisha consumption.

Mailu, who insisted that his directive is not in bad faith or unreasonable as alleged by the petitioners, asked the court to dismiss the case challenging shisha ban giving reasons for his decision.

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