What if policymakers could predict how tobacco tax policies affect both public health and government revenue? The Tobacco Excise Tax Simulation Model provides evidence to guide smarter, data-driven decisions. #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE #TobaccoControl

Tobacco continues to place a heavy burden on Kenya’s health system and economy. With 12,000 lives lost annually, the need for stronger tobacco control policies and sustained action has never been more urgent. #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE #TobaccoControl #TCDI

Valentine’s Day reminded us to care for our hearts. Yet industrially produced trans fats (iTFAs) in processed foods continue to increase the risk of heart disease. #TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC

Industrially produced trans fats (iTFAs) are created through partial hydrogenation of oils and increase the risk of heart disease. Aligning Kenya’s regulations with the @who.int standard will help ensure safer, healthier food for all. #TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC

Our new article breaks down why Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FoPWLs) matter, how they empower youth to make informed food choices, and why policymakers should act now. 📖 Read more: ilakenya.org/resources/ii... #FoodPolicyKE #FoodPolicyEAC

You can cook at home, avoid sugar, cut salt, and still consume harmful fats without knowing it. Industrially produced trans fats (iTFAs) hide in everyday foods and quietly increase heart disease risk. Setting the @who.int recommended limit will protect Kenyans, where choice alone cannot.

Millions of Kenyans unknowingly consume excessive sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats hidden in everyday foods, fueling rising cases of heart disease, diabetes, and preventable early deaths. #FoodPolicyKE #FoodPolicy

The industry is infiltrating TikTok through viral challenges, soundtracks, and subtle product cameos. They know where youth spend time, and they target it aggressively. #UnmaskTheTacticsKE

Non-communicable diseases NCDs are already impacting Kenyans, especially heart disease, driven by foods high in industrial trans fats. We can’t wait for more preventable deaths. Kenya needs a national regulation to eliminate trans fats and protect public health. #TransFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC

Free samples, bright colours, and trendy designs are not accidents; they are bait. The goal is simple: attract youth, mask addiction, and convert curiosity into dependence. #UnmaskTheTacticsKE

Free samples, bright colours, and trendy designs are not accidents; they are bait. The goal is simple: attract youth, mask addiction, and convert curiosity into dependence. #UnmaskTheTacticsKE

Today, we joined the National Taxpayers Association and Oxfam for the launch of the Taxpayer Perception Survey 2025, which highlights strong concerns about fairness, transparency, and accountability in Kenya’s tax system. #TaxJustice

The industry no longer needs billboards; it uses lifestyle aesthetics. Travel, fashion, nightlife, fitness. Behind the curated posts lies a calculated strategy to normalize nicotine among youth. #UnmaskTheTacticsKE

The industry no longer needs billboards; it uses lifestyle aesthetics. Travel, fashion, nightlife, fitness. Behind the curated posts lies a calculated strategy to normalize nicotine among youth. #UnmaskTheTacticsKE

Today, we joined the National Taxpayers Association and Oxfam for the launch of the Taxpayer Perception Survey 2025, which highlights strong concerns about fairness, transparency, and accountability in Kenya’s tax system. #TaxJustice

A new study shows that ultra-processed foods increase risks for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, even mental health issues, and harm almost every major organ. Kenya can’t afford to wait. Policymakers need clear, bold Front-of-Pack Warning Labels to protect consumers. #FoodPolicyKE #FoodPolicy

A new study shows that ultra-processed foods increase risks for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, even mental health issues, and harm almost every major organ. Kenya can’t afford to wait. Policymakers need clear, bold Front-of-Pack Warning Labels to protect consumers. #FoodPolicyKE #FoodPolicy

Read more insights from our CEO, Celine Awuor & Project lead, Kelvin Mithamo, here: ilakenya.org/resources/ii...

Did you know that some of your everyday snacks may contain silent killers: industrially produced trans fats (iTFAs)? Kenya needs strong regulation now. #TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC

Did you know that some of your everyday snacks may contain silent killers: industrially produced trans fats (iTFAs)? Kenya needs strong regulation now. #TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC

1 in 17 Kenyan adults lives with diabetes. Clear front-of-pack warning labels can help address this rising crisis by showing which foods are high in sugar. #FoodPolicyKE #FoodPolicy

Experts agree: there is no safe level of industrially produced trans fats (ITFA). Kenya’s policymakers have the power to REGULATE this hidden threat.. #TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC

We call on policymakers to take action because Kenya can save thousands of lives by adopting the World Health Organisation-recommended limit. #TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC

Your child’s favorite snack might be slowly harming their heart. Industrially produced trans fats (iTFAs) lurk in fried foods, baked goods & margarines. #TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC

Your child’s favorite snack might be slowly harming their heart. Industrially produced trans fats (iTFAs) lurk in fried foods, baked goods & margarines. #TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC

According to the Tobacco Data Initiative (TCDI), increasing tobacco taxes is the most cost-effective method of reducing tobacco consumption. Tobacco drains family budgets and Kenya’s productivity. #TobaccoControl #TCDIKenya

Kenya can lead East Africa by being the first to regulate industrially produced trans fats. Ministry of Health, The time to act is now. iTFAs fuel heart disease & NCDs that cause 40% of deaths in Kenya. #TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC

1/1A warning label on the front = a clearer choice for families. Kenya deserves Transparency On Our Plates. Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWL) make it easy to know if food is high in sugar, salt, or fat before you decide to buy. #FoodPolicyKE #FoodPolicy

Kenya can lead East Africa by being the first to regulate industrially produced trans fats. Ministry of Health, The time to act is now. iTFAs fuel heart disease & NCDs that cause 40% of deaths in Kenya. #TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC

This #WorldFoodDay, one question matters: do we know what is in our food? Without Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWL), we can’t tell if what we are buying is high in sugar, salt, or fat. #FoodPolicyKE

MYTH: Raising tobacco and nicotine taxes hurts Kenyans and only benefits the government. Read more: lnkd.in/d9iB8kNm #PassTobaccoControlBillKE #TCDIKenya

MYTH: Raising tobacco and nicotine taxes hurts Kenyans and only benefits the government. Read more: lnkd.in/d9iB8kNm #PassTobaccoControlBillKE #TCDIKenya

During Global Week for Action on NCDs, let’s remember: laws only save lives when enforced. Kenya has strong tobacco laws, but without enforcement, smoke-free spaces & health warnings, and other laws mean little. #LeadOnNCDs #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE #TobaccoControl

Our kids are growing up surrounded by junk food with no warnings. It’s time to protect their health by: ⚠️Adapting Front-of-pack warning labels. 🚫 Stop marketing unhealthy foods to kids. Their future depends on it. #FoodPolicyKE #WorldHeratDay

During Global Week for Action on NCDs, let’s remember: laws only save lives when enforced. Kenya has strong tobacco laws, but without enforcement, smoke-free spaces & health warnings, and other laws mean little. #LeadOnNCDs #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE #TobaccoControl

UNICEF just revealed something alarming in their latest report: for the first time in history, more children are obese than underweight. #FoodPolicyKE #WorldHeratDay

UNICEF just revealed something alarming in their latest report: for the first time in history, more children are obese than underweight. #FoodPolicyKE #WorldHeratDay

This Global Week for Action on NCDs, let’s talk heart health. In Kenya, some foods still hide industrially produced trans fats (iTFAs). They clog arteries, raise bad cholesterol & increase the risk of heart attack & stroke. #TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC #WorldHeartDay

This Global Week for Action on NCDs, let’s talk heart health. In Kenya, some foods still hide industrially produced trans fats (iTFAs). They clog arteries, raise bad cholesterol & increase the risk of heart attack & stroke. #TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC #WorldHeartDay

1/2 Kenya is facing a growing crisis of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), driven in part by unhealthy diets and rising consumption of ultra-processed foods. #FoodPolicyKE

1/2 Kenya is facing a growing crisis of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), driven in part by unhealthy diets and rising consumption of ultra-processed foods. #FoodPolicyKE

With #WorldHeartDay approaching, the call to safeguard our hearts is louder than ever. Policymakers hold the responsibility to act and protect citizens through regulating industrially produced trans fats. #TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeKenya

With #WorldHeartDay approaching, the call to safeguard our hearts is louder than ever. Policymakers hold the responsibility to act and protect citizens through regulating industrially produced trans fats. #TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeKenya

The findings of the media mapping report shed light on who is shaping the conversation, where stories are being told, and how they reach audiences - insights that strengthen our ability to work with the media to inform the public, engage policymakers, and counter industry narratives. #FoodPolicyKE

The report examines how strategic media engagement can amplify advocacy for Front-of-Pack Warning Labels and comprehensive marketing restrictions, showcasing opportunities for impact through partnerships, storytelling, and targeted outreach ➡️ Full Report: shorturl.at/UeVmH . . . #FoodPolicyKE

Thrilled to announce the launch of our Media Mapping Report—built on extensive research, in-depth conversations & strong collaboration - offering a clear view of Kenya’s media landscape to better engage, inform, and inspire action for healthier food policies - shorturl.at/UeVmH . . . #FoodPolicyKE

Thrilled to announce the launch of our Media Mapping Report—built on extensive research, in-depth conversations & strong collaboration - offering a clear view of Kenya’s media landscape to better engage, inform, and inspire action for healthier food policies - shorturl.at/UeVmH . . . #FoodPolicyKE

"The policy provides a robust framework to address the escalating challenges of alcohol and drug abuse in Kenya," said Ken Marau of the International Institute For Legislative Affairs, which supported the policy's development. @ilakenya.bsky.social

Register now to join us at #VitalTalks on Tuesday, June 17: vitalstrat.org/4mCOjO9 Hear from Yolonda C. Richardson @tobaccofreekids.bsky.social and Mary-Ann Etiebet, M.D. @vitalstrategies.org on the role of advocacy in driving policies that reduce tobacco use and advance public health.

NEW #AdvocacyResource: “What’s In Our Food? A guide to introducing effective front-of-package nutrient labels,” co-authored w/ @vitalstrategies.org & @oneillinstitute.bsky.social provides guidance on designing & advocating front-of-package warning labels. www.vitalstrategies.org/resources/wh...