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British American Tobacco Uganda

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British American Tobacco Uganda: Post annual general meeting notice

At the 25th Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 3 July 2025 at the Kampala Serena Hotel, the following resolutions were passed by majority vote
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Sales slump impacts BATU’s first-half net profit

British American Tobacco Uganda said Friday that first half net profit fell 2.1 per cent from a year earlier, due to a decline in sales
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BATU profit drops for first time in five years

British American Tobacco Uganda, the cigarette distributor, reported a drop in after-tax profit last year amid "an exceptionally challenging operating environment" as weak consumer spending and "illicit trade" hit its sales

BAT Uganda profits rise sharply on lower operating costs

British American Tobacco Uganda reported its strongest growth in profits in three years as cost-cutting measures in response to the Covid-19 pandemic more than made up for the hit to cigarette sales

Profile: Mathu Kiunjuri, British American Tobacco Uganda’s managing director

Mathu Kiunjuri was named British American Tobacco Uganda's managing director in October 2017, replacing Dadson Mwaura. Before his elevation, he was the head of trade marketing and distribution at the company

Stronger sales boost BAT Uganda 2019 profit, revenue

British American Tobacco Uganda posted a strong jump in 2019 profit as its rebranded cigarettes drove an increase in sales, according to financials released on Monday
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Profit growth slows at British American Tobacco amid falling sales

In 2018, three years after a major restructuring that dragged the company's profits down in 2015 and 2016, British American Tobacco Uganda continued to grow revenue and profit, though at a slower pace than in the previous year
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BAT Uganda’s half-year profits rebound on lower costs

British American Tobacco Uganda, the country's biggest cigarette importer and distributor, posted a bounce back in its half-year profits following the regularisation of its costs.
Cigarettes manufactured and distributed by British American Tobacco in Uganda

Government to continue with tax case against BAT Uganda

The government will continue pursuing a tax case against British American Tobacco Uganda, William Byaruhanga, the attorney general told Parliament on Tuesday

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14 February 2018

BAT profit rebounds on higher prices, lower costs

An increase in the prices of its cigarettes due to a rise in excise tax and lower operating costs saw British American Tobacco Uganda improve profitability in 2017, financials released by the company on show

17 February 2017

BAT Uganda profits fall 25% as tax bites

British American Tobacco Uganda on Friday reported a 25% decline in net profit for the year ended December 2016, which it blamed on excise-driven price increases and a tough economy that led to a fall in disposable incomes.

28 July 2016

BAT Uganda profits fall following major restructuring

British American Tobacco Uganda Limited reported a 52% decline in half year profits on Thursday, reflecting the change in its business model that saw the company discontinue its leaf business.

23 July 2016

Executive Profile: Dadson Mwaura

Mwaura took over BATU at the tail end of a restructuring that disposed of its leaf business to focus on cigarette sales. BATU's net profit fell by 44.8% during his first year in charge, from Shs36.7 billion in 2014 to Shs20.3 billion in 2015

17 July 2016

Company Profile: British American Tobacco Uganda

British American Tobacco Uganda (BAT Uganda) is a tobacco company involved in the sale and distribution of cigarettes in the country. Its brands include Sportsman, Rex, Dunhill and Safari.