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British American Tobacco offices in Nairobi. [Courtesy]
British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya shareholders have approved a final dividend of Sh60 per share for the year ended December 31, 2025.
The shareholders’ approval, given at the company’s 74th Annual General Meeting (AGM), brings the total dividend payout to Sh70 per share, making it the highest-ever dividend payout by BAT Kenya.
The dividend payout follows BAT Kenya’s strong profit growth for the period, driven by effective cost management and lower finance costs, which more than offset the adverse impact of a marked rise in the incidence of illicit tobacco trade to 45 per cent of the total market in 2025.
