End of the road for shisha? Bill proposes jail term, Sh5m fine as rules change

You risk being jailed for 10 years and fined up to Sh5 million if you are found smoking shisha in the country, if the Alcoholic Drinks and Drugs Control Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 is enacted.

This comes as the popular local brew, chang’aa, gets new packaging requirements before it can be sold for consumption, in a move aimed at complying with the Public Health Act.

The government Bill is the latest in a series of moves to confront the illicit alcohol and drinking problem.

The court declared all subsequent enforcement unlawful, unconstitutional, and a violation of citizens' rights.

Unlike traditional cigarettes, there is little regulation on nicotine content in these newer products.

Shanzu Senior Principal Magistrate finds there is no valid ban on shisha under the Public Health Rules, 2017.

Punishing employees alone will not eradicate shisha consumption magistrate says.

The men have grey hair, sharp suits, expensive watches and a lifestyle that screams success.

In some cases, urinary incontinence may also be associated with urinary tract infections.

My immediate goal is to save enough money to leave the country as soon as possible.