Kenya: British American Tobacco Profit Up By 14 Percent, Eyes South Sudan

British American Tobacco Kenya has announced 14 per cent growth in half year pre-tax profit backed by increased sales and a depreciating shilling for its exports.

The cigarette maker made Sh1.66 billion profit in the first six months of the year compared to Sh1.46 in the same period last year as its total revenue grew to Sh9.1 billion from Sh6 billion. BAT's net profit was 1.17 billion.

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