Author Archives: Oduor Kevin

Day four of the Tobacco Industry Monitoring Research and Accountability (TIMRA) 2026 Workshop, hosted by the Tobacco Control Research Group at the University of Bath, focused on strengthening one of the most essential aspects of tobacco industry monitoring: investigative capacity. Throughout the day, participants explored practical tools, investigative techniques, and policy insights that will enhanceContinue reading “Day 4 Reflections from TIMRA 2026: Developing the Skills to Investigate Tobacco Industry Interference”

The third day of the Tobacco Industry Monitoring Research and Accountability (TIMRA) 2026 Workshop, hosted by the Tobacco Control Research Group at the University of Bath, focused on one central question: How can we better use evidence, technology, and communication to strengthen tobacco control? Throughout the day, participants explored practical tools and emerging technologies thatContinue reading “Day 3 Reflections from TIMRA 2026: Harnessing Data, Technology, and Communication to Strengthen Tobacco Control”

The second day of the Tobacco Industry Monitoring Research and Accountability (TIMRA) 2026 Workshop, hosted by the Tobacco Control Research Group at the University of Bath, focused on one central theme: strengthening the knowledge, skills, and systems needed to effectively monitor and respond to tobacco industry interference. Building an Evidence Base That Stands Up toContinue reading “Reflections from Day 2 of TIMRA 2026: Building Strong Evidence for Effective Tobacco Control”

Today marked the official start of the Tobacco Industry Monitoring Research and Accountability (TIMRA) 2026 Workshop, hosted by the Tobacco Control Research Group at the University of Bath. I am honoured to be representing Kenya in person and deeply grateful to the University of Bath for their generous support in making my participation possible. TheContinue reading “Day 1 Reflections from TIMRA 2026: Understanding Tobacco Industry Interference”

On 29 May 2026, the Africa Consumer Advocacy Foundation (ACAF) published a full-page advertisement in the Daily Nation opposing key provisions of the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill 2024. The advertisement framed its arguments around concepts such as “consumer choice,” “adult freedom,” and “harm reduction,” while advocating for continued access to flavoured nicotine products, including e-cigarettesContinue reading “TIIDWI Issue 2: Countering Claims by the Africa Consumer Advocacy Foundation on Kenya’s Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill”

Tobacco Industry Interference Digital Watch Initiative: Issue 1, 2026 About the Initiative The Tobacco Industry Interference Digital Watch Initiative is a public accountability effort by Stowelink Foundation dedicated to monitoring, documenting, and responding to narratives, misinformation, and policy influence tactics advanced by the tobacco and nicotine industry and its affiliated actors. Recognizing that tobacco companiesContinue reading “Deconstructing KNCCI’s Claims on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024”

I had the opportunity to participate in a communications review meeting convened by the Kenyan Network of Cancer Organizations (KENCO) under the MWANGA AFRON Project—an engaging and insightful session that brought together communications professionals to reflect on the performance of recent social media campaigns. A key takeaway from the discussion was the urgent need forContinue reading “Reflections from the MWANGA AFRON Communications Review Meeting”

On 31st March 2026, I had the privilege of attending the Youth-Led Advocacy in Tobacco Control Project Launch in Nairobi, an initiative spearheaded by AMREF Health Africa under its Youth-in-Action Programme. The event brought together diverse stakeholders committed to advancing tobacco control efforts in Kenya through youth engagement. The project is designed to empower youth-ledContinue reading “Strengthening Youth Voices in Tobacco Control: Reflections from the Y-ACT Project Launch”

Today marked a significant milestone in tobacco control efforts in Kenya with the release of new findings by the Kenya Tobacco Industry Monitoring & Response (TIMR) Team. The study examines how the tobacco industry and its influencers are increasingly utilizing social media platforms to market and promote tobacco and nicotine products. I had the privilegeContinue reading “New Research Alert: How the Tobacco Industry is Exploiting Social Media in Kenya”

According to the Kenya Tobacco Industry Index 2025 launched by the Kenya Tobacco Control and Health Promotion Alliance (KETCA), Kenya has been ranked 19th out of 100 countries in the 2025 Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index, with a score of 46. Among the 20 African countries assessed, Kenya ranks 6th. However, the increase in Kenya’sContinue reading “Launch of the Kenya Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2025”