BAT Kenya has announced a resilient Sh3.1 billion net profit after tax for the first half of 2026, a slight increase from the previous year despite challenging market conditions.

• The company posted a net profit of Sh3.075 billion for the period ending June 30, 2026.
• Key driver for the performance was a 5% growth in net revenue to Sh12.3 billion, fueled by export sales and new modern oral nicotine pouch sales.
• Despite improved profits, BAT Kenya Managing Director Sidney Wafula highlighted illicit cigarettes as the major business challenge, estimating a 45% market share and an annual revenue loss of Sh12 billion to the government.
• BAT Kenya has approved an interim dividend of Sh10 per share for the year ending December 31, 2026.