Nicotine pouches back in country under new name

In the report, nicotine pouches have been reintroduced into the Kenyan market under a different brand name 'Velo" which is in contravention with the Health ministry's public health directive and in complete violation of the Tobacco Control Act.

"Nicotine as the primary product in nicotine pouches has adverse health effects like increased cancer risks, increased risk of fatalities for patients from cardiovascular disease, increased risk of heart attack, decreased sperm count brain impairment and reduced cognitive ability and among other effects," said Samuel Ochieng.