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Advocating for fair laws and policies that put people first 💡 Legislative Drafting | Research | Advocacy | Capacity building Let's talk Policy and Governance 📩
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ilakenya.bsky.social
IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · 8h
These labels will help Kenyans to make informed choices about what they eat and drink because everyone deserves to know what’s in their food

#FoodPolicyKE
#FoodPolicyKE
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IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · 8h
This #WorldFoodDay, one question matters: do we know what is in our food? Without Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWL), we can’t tell if what we are buying is high in sugar, salt, or fat.

#FoodPolicyKE
These labels will help Kenyans to make informed choices about what they eat and drink because everyone deserves to know what’s in their food
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IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · 3d
FACT: Increasing tobacco and nicotine taxes actually saves lives. Higher prices discourage individuals from starting or continuing tobacco and nicotine use, reducing healthcare costs and preventing chronic illnesses.

Read more: lnkd.in/d9iB8kNm

#PassTobaccoControlBillKE #TCDIKenya
FACT: Increasing tobacco and nicotine taxes actually saves lives and protects Kenyans. Higher prices discourage individuals from starting or continuing tobacco and nicotine, reducing healthcare costs and preventing chronic illnesses like cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Evidence shows that tobacco and nicotine users reduce consumption or quit entirely when taxes rise. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d9iB8kNm hashtag#PassTobaccoControlBillKE hashtag#TCDIKenya
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IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · 3d
MYTH: Raising tobacco and nicotine taxes hurts Kenyans and only benefits the government.

Read more: lnkd.in/d9iB8kNm

#PassTobaccoControlBillKE #TCDIKenya
MYTH : Raising tobacco and nicotine taxes hurts Kenyans and only benefits the government. FACT: Increasing tobacco and nicotine taxes actually saves lives and protects Kenyans. Higher prices discourage individuals from starting or continuing tobacco and nicotine, reducing healthcare costs and preventing chronic illnesses like cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Evidence shows that tobacco and nicotine users reduce consumption or quit entirely when taxes rise. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d9iB8kNm hashtag#PassTobaccoControlBillKE hashtag#TCDIKenya
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ilakenya.bsky.social
IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · 3d
MYTH: Raising tobacco and nicotine taxes hurts Kenyans and only benefits the government.

Read more: lnkd.in/d9iB8kNm

#PassTobaccoControlBillKE #TCDIKenya
MYTH : Raising tobacco and nicotine taxes hurts Kenyans and only benefits the government. FACT: Increasing tobacco and nicotine taxes actually saves lives and protects Kenyans. Higher prices discourage individuals from starting or continuing tobacco and nicotine, reducing healthcare costs and preventing chronic illnesses like cancer, heart disease, and stroke. Evidence shows that tobacco and nicotine users reduce consumption or quit entirely when taxes rise. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d9iB8kNm hashtag#PassTobaccoControlBillKE hashtag#TCDIKenya
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IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · 21d
During Global Week for Action on NCDs, let’s remember: laws only save lives when enforced. Kenya has strong tobacco laws, but without enforcement, smoke-free spaces & health warnings, and other laws mean little.

#LeadOnNCDs #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE #TobaccoControl
#LeadOnNCDs #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE #TobaccoControl
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ilakenya.bsky.social
IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · 21d
We urge the Ministry of Health, Kenya, to strengthen enforcement to protect families & communities.

#LeadOnNCDs #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE #TobaccoControl
We urge the Ministry of Health, Kenya, to strengthen enforcement to protect families & communities. #LeadOnNCDs #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE #TobaccoControl
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ilakenya.bsky.social
IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · 22d
Our kids are growing up surrounded by junk food with no warnings.
It’s time to protect their health by:
⚠️Adapting Front-of-pack warning labels.
🚫 Stop marketing unhealthy foods to kids.
Their future depends on it.

#FoodPolicyKE #WorldHeratDay
Our kids are growing up surrounded by junk food with no warnings. It’s time to protect their health by: ⚠️Adapting Front-of-pack warning labels. 🚫 Stop marketing unhealthy foods to kids. Their future depends on it.
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ilakenya.bsky.social
IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · 21d
During Global Week for Action on NCDs, let’s remember: laws only save lives when enforced. Kenya has strong tobacco laws, but without enforcement, smoke-free spaces & health warnings, and other laws mean little.

#LeadOnNCDs #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE #TobaccoControl
#LeadOnNCDs #TobaccoTaxSavesLivesKE #TobaccoControl
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ilakenya.bsky.social
IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · 22d
Our kids are growing up surrounded by junk food with no warnings.
It’s time to protect their health by:
⚠️Adapting Front-of-pack warning labels.
🚫 Stop marketing unhealthy foods to kids.
Their future depends on it.

#FoodPolicyKE #WorldHeratDay
Our kids are growing up surrounded by junk food with no warnings. It’s time to protect their health by: ⚠️Adapting Front-of-pack warning labels. 🚫 Stop marketing unhealthy foods to kids. Their future depends on it.
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IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · 22d
UNICEF just revealed something alarming in their latest report: for the first time in history, more children are obese than underweight.

#FoodPolicyKE #WorldHeratDay
UNICEF just revealed something alarming in their latest report: for the first time in history, more children are obese than underweight.
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ilakenya.bsky.social
IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · 22d
UNICEF just revealed something alarming in their latest report: for the first time in history, more children are obese than underweight.

#FoodPolicyKE #WorldHeratDay
UNICEF just revealed something alarming in their latest report: for the first time in history, more children are obese than underweight.
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ilakenya.bsky.social
IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · 23d
A strong regulation to limit industrially produced trans fats is one of the fastest, simplest ways to protect Kenyan families from preventable deaths caused by cardiovascular disease. It’s time to #ActOnNCDs!

#TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC #WorldHeartDay
#TransFatFreeKenya
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IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · 23d
This Global Week for Action on NCDs, let’s talk heart health. In Kenya, some foods still hide industrially produced trans fats (iTFAs). They clog arteries, raise bad cholesterol & increase the risk of heart attack & stroke.

#TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC #WorldHeartDay
#TransFatFreeKenya
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ilakenya.bsky.social
IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · 23d
This Global Week for Action on NCDs, let’s talk heart health. In Kenya, some foods still hide industrially produced trans fats (iTFAs). They clog arteries, raise bad cholesterol & increase the risk of heart attack & stroke.

#TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC #WorldHeartDay
#TransFatFreeKenya
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ilakenya.bsky.social
IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · 28d
2/2Hopefully by next #WorldHeartDay, Kenya will have mandatory FOPWL, honouring every Kenyan’s right to health and ensuring we know what’s in our food.

#FoodPolicyKE
FOPWL
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IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · 28d
1/2 Kenya is facing a growing crisis of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), driven in part by unhealthy diets and rising consumption of ultra-processed foods.
#FoodPolicyKE
FRONT OF PACK WARNING LABELS
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ilakenya.bsky.social
IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · 28d
1/2 Kenya is facing a growing crisis of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), driven in part by unhealthy diets and rising consumption of ultra-processed foods.
#FoodPolicyKE
FRONT OF PACK WARNING LABELS
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ilakenya.bsky.social
IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · 29d
With #WorldHeartDay approaching, the call to safeguard our hearts is louder than ever. Policymakers hold the responsibility to act and protect citizens through regulating industrially produced trans fats.

#TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeKenya
Regukate ITFA
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ilakenya.bsky.social
IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · 29d
With #WorldHeartDay approaching, the call to safeguard our hearts is louder than ever. Policymakers hold the responsibility to act and protect citizens through regulating industrially produced trans fats.

#TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeKenya
Regukate ITFA
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ilakenya.bsky.social
IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · Aug 15
A heartfelt thank you to @incubatorghai.bsky.social who shared their time, insights, and expertise to make this important resource possible. Full Report: shorturl.at/UeVmH
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IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · Aug 15
The findings of the media mapping report shed light on who is shaping the conversation, where stories are being told, and how they reach audiences - insights that strengthen our ability to work with the media to inform the public, engage policymakers, and counter industry narratives.

#FoodPolicyKE
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ilakenya.bsky.social
IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · Aug 15
The findings of the media mapping report shed light on who is shaping the conversation, where stories are being told, and how they reach audiences - insights that strengthen our ability to work with the media to inform the public, engage policymakers, and counter industry narratives.

#FoodPolicyKE
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ilakenya.bsky.social
IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · Aug 15
The report examines how strategic media engagement can amplify advocacy for Front-of-Pack Warning Labels and comprehensive marketing restrictions, showcasing opportunities for impact through partnerships, storytelling, and targeted outreach

➡️ Full Report: shorturl.at/UeVmH
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#FoodPolicyKE
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IILAinfo @ilakenya.bsky.social · Aug 15
Thrilled to announce the launch of our Media Mapping Report—built on extensive research, in-depth conversations & strong collaboration - offering a clear view of Kenya’s media landscape to better engage, inform, and inspire action for healthier food policies - shorturl.at/UeVmH
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