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August 13, 2026
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Why BAT wants court to strike out Sh4.5 billion Velo claim

Why BAT wants court to strike out Sh4.5 billion Velo claim

BAT wants the court to dismiss the petition and an application seeking interim orders...

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British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya has asked the High Court to dismiss a Sh4.5 billion claim related to its Velo nicotine pouches, arguing the petitioner should have pursued remedies under tobacco control law first.

  • The claim, filed by Vivian Anemba, seeks Sh1.5 billion for a public health fund and Sh3 billion in punitive damages.
  • BAT Kenya contends that the Tobacco Control Act provides specific mechanisms for handling such disputes, which the petitioner has bypassed.
  • The dispute involves the promotion and sale of Velo, a tobacco-free nicotine pouch product, which BAT resumed selling in July 2025 after a previous halt.

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