The objectives of this study were to determine the knowledge and attitudes of the enforcers and the level of enforcement of the Tobacco Control Act 2015 (TCA), as well as to explore the predictors of capacity to enforce and key barriers to the TCA enforcement in Kampala. A cross sectional study using both quantitative and qualitative methods was employed to assess capacity of enforcers from institutions located in Kampala mandated to implement the TCA. A total of 162 interviews from 5 institutions (KCCA, URA, NEMA, UNBS and Police) and six key informant interviews were conducted between March and May 2018. This study showed that only 23% (37/162) of the enforcers had capacity to enforce. The level of enforcement of TCA was mainly low to moderate for most of the institutions mandated to enforce the TCA. Lack of knowledge about the law amongst the enforcers and the general public and lack of adequate funds were reported as major barriers to enforcement.

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Source: School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences (CHS)