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May 22, 2026
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Proposed Tobacco Law Could Cost Kenya Sh12bn, BAT Kenya Warns

Proposed Tobacco Law Could Cost Kenya Sh12bn, BAT Kenya Warns

NAIROBI,Kenya,May 22-BAT Kenya has warned that proposed amendments to Kenya’s tobacco control laws could cost the government Sh12 billion in annual Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

✨ Key Highlights

BAT Kenya has warned that proposed amendments to Kenya's tobacco control laws could result in a Sh12 billion annual revenue loss for the government and jeopardize over 100,000 livelihoods.

  • The cigarette manufacturer estimates the potential annual revenue loss to the government at Sh12 billion.
  • Key entity: BAT Kenya, represented by its Managing Director Crispin Achola.
  • The proposed bill, Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, could escalate illicit trade, which already accounts for an estimated 45 percent of cigarette sales in Kenya.

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