You wouldn't think Kenya's biggest health problem, or primary health concern would be discouraging tobacco use. BBC reports the legal battle ensues over the government's legal right to ban smoking in public.

There has also been confusion about where people can smoke as the law is vague in defining a "public place".

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Under the ban, those caught smoking in offices, bus stations, airports and sports venue would face a fine of 50,000 Kenya shillings ($700; £375) or six months in prison.

Bars and restaurants without separate smoking areas were also to be affected.

The story reports that Uganda and Tanzania have similar bans. How progressive.

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