Situational analysis of tobacco control in Kenya : report of the baseline assessment carried out by the Kenya Tobacco Control Situational Analysis Consortium

Abstract

The assessment describes the current status of tobacco control efforts in Kenya, what information is readily available in terms of published literature, the infrastructure already existing for tobacco control, and a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats). It provides a basis for discussion by stakeholders, and development of a proposal for a full situational analysis. Recommendations for short and long term actions required to avert the tobacco epidemic in Kenya are provided: for enforcement, capacity building, alternative crops, including further in-depth analysis of the tobacco industry, a search of their internal documents, and exploration of the extent of illicit trade