Jump to full article: Daily Nation (ke), 2008-10-28
Author: MIKE MWANIKI and JOHN NGIRACHU
Intro: The central and local governments were on Monday reading from different scripts on smoking in public.
Whereas the Local Government ministry said smokers were free to light up in the streets and even inside their cars, the Nairobi City Council said those who do so will be arrested.
Town Clerk John Gakuo said the ban on smoking in public places in the Central Business District was still in force and those found contravening the law introduced last year would be prosecuted.
This was just hours after minister Musalia Mudavadi clarified that the definition of a public place in the council by-laws and the Tobacco Control Act differed and suggested that the latter was superior.
Smoking outdoors
Mr Gakuo’s remarks appear to contradict a notice published on Sunday in the Press by the ministry, which said those found smoking in such areas cannot be arrested under the Tobacco Control Act.
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