All countries which have in the past introduced anti-smoking rules similar to those that Hon. Charity K gazetted last friday have done so in an orderly fashion. For example, Spain which implemented similar rules w.e.f 1 Jan '06 gave adequate notice to all concerned. Sweden did the same and so did Ireland. I therefore fail to understand what the rush was there for. Was there any fear that Parliament, inasmuch as it doesnt't have anything to do with Subsidiary Regulations such as those that were gazetted on friday would have shown apathy towards Ngilu's idea as has been the case with her previous efforts on many matters??
Of course, because of the morality/CSR issues surrounding tobacco, smoking and health, tobacco manufacturers cannot sue, or otherwise try and use legal measures to fight the rules. If anyone has an idea of what was and still is going on in the Hon. Minister's mind, please share.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
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