As we gear toward #WorldNoTobaccoDay2023 let's remember the harms tobacco has on the soil, which is supposed to be nature food!
#WeNeedFoodNotTobaccoKE
#WNTDMigori #FoodNotTobacco #GrowFoodNotTobacco #WNTDKe #NoTobacco
#TobaccoExposed
#TobaccoFreeFarmsKE
Myth: Tobacco farming benefits the tobacco farmer.
Fact: Tobacco farming generally causes economic losses to tobacco farmers. Some farmers make losses of up to Kes 37,000 per season, some farmers loss more.
#TobaccoControlData #TCDI
#tobaccofreeKenya
#TobaccoFreeFarmsKE
Myth: The Tobacco industry is a good corporate citizen.
Fact: The Tobacco industry in Kenya fails to comply with applicable environmental and occupational health and safety standards in tobacco farming. TobaccoControlData #TCDI
#tobaccofreeKenya
#TobaccoFreeFarmsKE
Heartbreaking💔
Children as young as 10 years old are toiling in tobacco farms, exposed to dangerous conditions & deprived of education.
Need reliable information on #TobaccoControl in Kenya? Stay informed on #TobaccoControl Data through the #TCDI platform.
#TobaccoFreeFarmsKE
Myth: Tobacco farming & production make a significant contribution to Kenya’s economy.
Fact: Tobacco farming & production are an insignificant part of Kenya’s economy. Tobacco farming and cigarette excise taxes contribute only 0.15% of Kenya’s GDP. #TobaccoFreeFarmsKE
Let's raise awareness about the negative impacts of tobacco farming on the environment & work towards more sustainable practices!
For more #TobaccoControl Data , look out for #TCDI being launched soon. This will revolutionize access to #TobaccoControl data🙌
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#TobaccoControlData 👇
🔍 Myth: Tobacco farming is a major boost to Kenya's economy
🔍 Fact: Actually, tobacco farming & production play a minuscule role in Kenya's economy. Tobacco farming & cigarette excise taxes contribute only 0.15% to Kenya's GDP!
#TCDI
#TobaccoFreeFarmsKE
We choose food not tobacco!
Tobacco farming pollutes the environment. This #WorldNoTobaccoDay , let's support food production instead & choose healthy, sustainable options.
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African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)
Tobacco Control and Health Promotion Alliance
martha kombe◢◤
Elvina Majiwa 🌍
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#WNTD2023
#TobaccoFreeFarmsKE
👉 Reality check: Tobacco farming & production has minimal economic significance in Kenya. Tobacco farming & cigarette excise taxes contribute only 0.15% to Kenya's GDP!
Ministry of Health Development Gateway: An IREX Venture FAO in Kenya Tobacco Control and Health Promotion Alliance African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)
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#TobaccoControlData
#TCDI
#TobaccoFreeFarmsKE
Unmasking the truth: Despite regulations, the tobacco industry fails to meet environmental & safety standards in tobacco farming. It's time for #TobaccoControlData to expose the truth!
Development Gateway: An IREX Venture
Tobacco Control and Health Promotion Alliance
Elvina Majiwa 🌍
martha kombe◢◤
African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)
#TCDI
#TobaccoFreeFarmsKE