Kenya has announced a complete ban on single-use electronic cigarettes starting next month, citing rising health concerns among youth. The Ministry of Health said the ban follows a dramatic increase in teenage vaping cases and a lack of recycling infrastructure for disposable devices.
Manufacturers have been given 60 days to clear inventories or face penalties. Health experts call this a landmark decision that may inspire other African and Asian countries to take similar actions.
Public health officials in Bhutan and Bangladesh have praised the decision and hinted at conducting impact studies on the availability of such products in local markets.
