Africa: Tobacco Market

March 2026: BAT Faces Rising Illicit Trade in African Markets British American Tobacco (BAT) reported a 12.5% year-on-year revenue decline in Kenya in 2025, as domestic market performance continued to be undermined by illicit trade. Illicit cigarettes now account for 45% of the Kenyan market, up from 37% in 2024,...

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