Nairobi, Feb. 26 -- Cigarette maker BAT Kenya has announced a final dividend of Sh60 per share after its net profit rose 17 percent to Sh5.25 billion in the year ended December 2025 on lower operating costs.

The final dividend, when added to the earlier distributed interim payout of Sh10 per share, brings the company's full distribution for the year to Sh70 per share, amounting to Sh7 billion.

The final dividend will be paid on June 12 to shareholders on the company's register at the close of business on May 8, 2026. The full year payout represents a 40 percent increase from Sh50 per share in 2024, which amounted to Sh5 billion.

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