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• Smoking law finally takes effect today 

Effective Tuesday, smoking is now prohibited in all public places such as offices and workplaces, court and public buildings, factories, cinema halls, theatres, video houses, disco halls, hospitals and other health institutions.

Other restricted public places are restaurants, hotels, bars, markets, children's homes, residential houses, places of worship, police stations, public transport terminals, stadiums, airports, commuter boats, trains, ferries or any other public conveyance places.

"However, owners or managers of prohibited smoking areas such as hotels and bars will be allowed to set aside designated smoking zones within their premises," Mrs Mugo, who was accompanied by permanent secretary James Nyikal said.

The Act outlaws the manufacture or sale of objects, including sweets, snacks or toys that resemble tobacco products or would reasonably appeal to children under the age of 18 years.

Also outlawed is the promotion of tobacco products through testimonials, advertisements, trade fairs, promoting or sponsoring sporting, cultural or entertainment programmes.

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