Nairobi: NCBA rises 9% profit, BAT flags Sh12 bln policy risk
The NSE 20 closed at 2,011.12 points, up 43.6504% as of May 29, 2026. NCBA Group reported a 9% rise in profit after tax to KES 6 billion, according to TechTrendsKE. BAT Kenya said a proposed tobacco bill could cost the Treasury KES 12 billion a year and threaten 100,000 jobs, according to Kahawatungu, Capital FM and Tobacco Reporter. AD HOC NEWS also reported a rebound in BAT Kenya earnings and highlighted the stock's dividend appeal amid the regulatory debate.
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