'If illicit trade continues to rise, then it becomes quite unsustainable for the business to operate going forward.'
By
Dominic Omondi
Business Reporter
Nation Media Group
Two significant changes have taken place at BAT Kenya in recent months. Chief executive Crispin Achola left the tobacco manufacturer after three years at the helm, while the company’s chief financial officer also exited.
The firm's core business of selling cigarettes has come under pressure as the health effects of smoking have become increasingly…
Sales in its domestic and export markets came under pressure from rising inflation, which cut disposable income, resulting in…
BAT has posted a profit after tax of Sh3.075 billion in the first six months of 2026, a performance the company has described as…
The petition alleges that BAT unlawfully promoted VELO, the smokeless, tobacco-free pouches containing nicotine.
A new report has found that Kenya is lagging behind many countries in adopting smoke-free tobacco alternatives.
Shareholders of BAT Kenya have approved a record total dividend of Sh70 per share for 2025, supported by an 18% rise in profit…
