BAT Kenya declares Sh70 dividend as profit rises 18pc - February 2026

BAT Kenya has declared a total dividend of Sh70 per share, following an 18 percent rise in gross profit for the year ending December 31, 2025. Despite this positive financial performance, the company experienced a decline in net revenue. Separately, Walmart has agreed to pay $100 million to settle claims that it misled gig workers using its Spark Driver app about their pay and tips. Meanwhile, Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey's company Block is implementing significant layoffs, cutting its workforce by nearly half, from 10,000 to less than 6,000 employees as it embraces AI.

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BAT Kenya declares Sh70 dividend as profit rises 18pc

BAT Kenya has declared a total dividend of Sh70 per share, following an 18 percent rise in gross profit for the year ending December 31, 2025. Despite this positive financial performance, the company experienced a decline in net revenue.