BAT half-year net profit rises 5. 9pc on reduced costs

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BAT half-year net profit rises 5. 9pc on reduced costs

BAT Kenya reported a 5.9 per cent increase in net profit to Sh2.6 billion in the half year ended June.

Source: Business Daily

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