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Raise taxes on alcohol and soda, WHO tells Ruto

Kenya is battling chronic diseases. Alcohol use is associated with more than 200 diseases, WHO says

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by The Star

News07 December 2023 - 11:38
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Previously, attempts to raise taxes on alcohol and unhealthy beverages have been furiously fought by lobbies representing these industries

World Health Organisation has  urged President William Ruto to raise taxes on alcohol to at least 50 per cent of the retail price.

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