Citizen Digital·3 min read·medium
BAT Kenya profit rises 2% to Ksh.4.4 Billion amid illicit trade pressure
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Benjamin Muriuki
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BAT Kenya reported a 2% profit increase to Ksh.4.4 billion, driven by strong export sales and new nicotine pouch products. Despite this, the company faces significant challenges from illicit trade and reduced consumer purchasing power due to inflation.
The tobacco manufacturer reported profit before tax of Ksh.4.4 billion, up from Ksh.4.3 billion recorded in the corresponding period last year. Net revenue rose by 5 per cent to Ksh.12.3 billion, supported by a recovery in export sales and continued growth in oral nicotine pouch sales following the product's launch in June 2025.
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