The petition alleges that BAT unlawfully promoted VELO, the smokeless, tobacco-free pouches containing nicotine.
By
Joseph Wangui
Correspondent
Nation Media Group
British American Tobacco Kenya has asked the High Court to strike out a Sh4.5 billion claim over its VELO nicotine pouches, saying the petitioner bypassed remedies provided under tobacco control law.
The petition was lodged at the Constitutional and Human Rights Division of the High Court, Nairobi.
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