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Topic: Addiction

Lobby groups warn of new nicotine products fuelling child addiction

By Mercy Kahenda   2026-06-02 11:43:48

Public health groups have warned that emerging nicotine products are driving youth addiction and are urging Parliament to strengthen regulations through the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024.

'In the Seashell Hum': Play shines light on soldiers' PTSD, addiction struggles

By Anjellah Owino   2026-05-20 11:48:24

Adipo Sidang’s In the Seashell Hum uses the story of a traumatised former navy officer to explore PTSD, alcoholism and mental health struggles.

US jury finds Meta, YouTube liable in social media addiction trial

By AFP   2026-03-26 11:30:07

The panel awarded $3 million in compensatory damages, assigning Meta 70 percent of the responsibility for the plaintiff's harm ($2.1 million) and YouTube the remaining 30 percent, ($900,000).

Tobacco industry accused of dodging tax, fuelling addiction

By Mercy Kahenda   2026-03-12 10:52:58

MPs and health advocates have accused the tobacco industry of tax evasion and using youth-targeted tactics amid weak regulation, fuelling addiction and rise in non-communicable diseases.

A life almost lost: How an alcoholic turned addiction into a healing career

By Peter Theuri   2026-03-01 18:56:29

Chris Kimaru turned his battle with alcoholism into a career focused on healing and helping others overcome addiction.

Zuckerberg to testify in social media addiction trial

By AFP   2026-02-18 11:19:26

The trial will mark the first time the multibillionaire will address the safety of his world-dominating platforms directly before a jury.