Vape Availability and Popularity in Kenya
Vaping hasn’t been around for a long time. It is a growing concept popular among youths in Kenya. For half-decade, vaping has evolved from shisha to more fashionable electronic cigarettes.
Worldwide, the history of vaping has seen significant development, from simple vaping devices that mimicked traditional cigarettes to more sophisticated gadgets with advanced features. The distribution from manufacturers to users has improved in the past decade, thanks to globalization and the internet. Now, Kenyan importers can easily buy vapes, and ship them in less than a fortnight, then sell them to the local market.
The popularity of vapes can be attributed to the ongoing search for safer smoking alternatives. Although the health effects of vaping are an ongoing debate, several studies have considered vaping safer than smoking tobacco. One agreed-upon fact is that there is a knowledge gap regarding how the effects of vaping compare to smoking cigarettes.
Young people are even more attracted to the stylish and customizable attributes of vaping, including the choice of flavors, nicotine strength, and vapor intensity. Cloud chasers have found a new hobby in vaping, showing off their vaping skills on social media.
One of the reasons vaping has found a footing in the Kenyan market, especially among the youth, is social media. One thing we know is that vaping is not boring. It is interesting, fashionable, and does not have the same vibe as smoking traditional cigarettes. Most would term it “cool”. You will find many vapers online flaunting their vaping skills and their stylish devices.
Vapes are easily accessible. Without a clear policy regulating e-cigarettes, you can easily buy vapes at various vape stores in Kenya. Even better, you can order e-cigs online at online vape shops like Vape Lab and have them delivered to your doorstep.
There are several vape types available, most sold at affordable prices. A simple vape will cost as low as KES 600, while advanced vaping devices can go as high as KES 15000. It all depends on your vaping requirements. This explains why vaping has become so popular in Kenya.
