Authors: 1Nancy Jemutai, 2Martin Oleche and 3Cliff Obwogi 1&3National Defence University-Kenya, PO. Box 24381- 00502, NAIROBI, KENYA Co. Email: nancyjemutai.nj@gmail.com 2The University of Nairobi, P.O. Box 30197-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Email: moleche@uonbi.ac.ke ABSTRACT : Illicit cigarette trade poses a significant challenge to governments worldwide, impacting revenue streams and undermining tobacco control initiatives. In response, this study…