KEY POINTS The Top Employers Institute program has certified and recognized more than 1 600 Top Employers in 120 territories across five continents. British American Tobacco Kenya (BAT) has been recognized as the country’s top employer at the annual Top Employers Certification Award, in recognition of its exceptional employee practices for the fourth successive year […]
British American Tobacco Kenya #ticker: BAT has named a Kenyan to head the cigarette-maker as it marks over 113 years in the market. The firm on Monday announced Crispin Achola as its new managing director effective January 1, 2021, replacing Beverley Spencer-Obatoyinbo. Mr Achola, who had previously worked at BAT for 19 years before exiting […]
NAIROBI, Oct 7 (Reuters) – Kenya’s health minister has accused the regulator of flouting tobacco control laws when it licensed the sale of LYFT nicotine pouches by British American Tobacco Kenya. BAT Kenya, which is part of British American Plc, said in June it had invested in a 2.5 billion shillings ($23 million) oral nicotine […]
NAIROBI, Oct 7 (Reuters) – Kenya’s health minister has accused the regulator of flouting tobacco control laws when it licensed the sale of LYFT nicotine pouches by British American Tobacco Kenya. BAT Kenya, which is part of British American Plc, said in June it had invested in a 2.5 billion shillings ($23 million) oral nicotine […]
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya’s health minister has accused the regulator of flouting tobacco control laws when it licensed the sale of LYFT nicotine pouches by British American Tobacco Kenya. BAT Kenya, which is part of British American Plc, said in June it had invested in a 2.5 billion shillings ($23 million) oral nicotine production facility […]
NAIROBI, Oct 7 (Reuters) – Kenya’s health minister has accused the regulator of flouting tobacco control laws when it licensed the sale of LYFT nicotine pouches by British American Tobacco Kenya. BAT Kenya, which is part of British American Plc, said in June it had invested in a 2.5 billion shillings ($23 million) oral nicotine […]
•Maina served as a non-executive director and chair of the board for nine years. •Kavashe is currently the managing director of Isuzu East Africa, the largest motor vehicle assembler in East Africa. Isuzu EA managing director Rita Kavashe with marathoner Eliud Kipchoge at a past event/FILE British American Tobacco Kenya has appointed Rita Kavashe the […]
British American Tobacco has appointed Rita Kavashe as the board chair effective immediately. Kavashe replaces George Maina who was at the helm of the board as a non-executive director too for a period of nine years. The cigarette manufacturer in a statement on Tuesday described Maina as a leader who’s impact leaves behind a much […]
Cigarette manufacturer British American Tobacco Kenya posted Sh2.5billion in profit after tax in the last financial year, with the company blaming the COVID-19 pandemic and new excise taxes for a 13 per cent fall in earnings. The company’s latest financial report indicates gross revenues fell from sh19.2billion in 2019 to Sh16.6 billion on account of […]
For these women, getting a seat at the top of the decision-making table has not been an easy ride. More by this Author By KAMAU MAICHUHIE More by this Author Thursday July 09 2020 Women representation in high-level leadership positions remains critically low in Kenya, even within international organisations that shape global dialogue. The country […]
The value of investments can go down in value as well as up, so you could get back less than you invest. Past performance does not necessarily indicate a financial product’s future performance. This website aims to provide information to help you make your own informed decisions. Our publications, ratings and analysis should be viewed as an additional investment resource, not as your sole source of information. This website does not provide personal advice based on your circumstances. To obtain advice tailored to your situation, please contact a professional financial adviser.