Tobacco farmers face losses in BAT plan

Daniel Esese in his two-acre tobacco farm in Kuria East, Migori. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Tobacco farmers face future loss of livelihood as cigarette maker British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya is shifting its attention to nicotine pouches and similar products. This comes as regulations tighten noose on tobacco products.

BAT Kenya #ticker:BAT Managing Director Beverley Spencer-Obatoyinbo said as smoking is reducing globally, the firm is moving smokers to potentially safer categories of products.

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