British American Tobacco Kenya
BAT — −0.36% lower on the last session.
British American Tobacco Kenya (BAT) is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and trades in KES (KSh). The company operates in the Manufacturing & Allied sector. Current market capitalisation stands at KSh56.70B. NSE prices on Mansa Markets are end-of-day — published once daily after the official close (not real-time).
How it reads against the desk.
Open compare →Dividend history.
Calendar →| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 60 KES | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 1 Sept 2025 | 10 KES | 26 Sept 2025 |
| 26 May 2025 | 45 KES | 25 Jun 2025 |
| 2 Sept 2024 | 5 KES | 27 Sept 2024 |
| 27 May 2024 | 45 KES | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 21 Aug 2023 | 5 KES | 22 Sept 2023 |
| 29 May 2023 | 52 KES | 15 Jun 2023 |
| 15 Aug 2022 | 5 KES | 16 Sept 2022 |
Latest disclosures.
All filings →Company profile.
Frequently asked.
What is the BAT share price today?+
British American Tobacco Kenya trades at KSh558.00 on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, −0.36% on the day. NSE prices here are end-of-day, published once daily after the official close.
What is British American Tobacco Kenya's market capitalisation?+
KSh56.70B on the NSE, a large cap listing.
Does BAT pay dividends?+
The most recent dividend on record is 60 KES per share with an ex-dividend date of 11 May 2026 — a trailing yield of about 10.75%.
What sector is British American Tobacco Kenya in?+
Manufacturing & Allied, listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange in Kenya.
How can I buy BAT shares?+
Through any licensed stockbroker in Kenya. Mansa Markets maintains a directory of stockbrokers so you can compare fees and account types before you open an account.
Recent sessions.
Last 7 sessionsMore on NSE.
- All NSE listed companies A–Z→
- Kenya dividend calendar→
- NSE stocks by sector→
- NSE indices→
- Kenya bonds & treasury bills→
- Licensed stockbrokers in Kenya→
- Best Performing NSE Kenya Stocks in 2025: The Full-Year Rankings→
- Top 10 Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) Stocks to Buy in 2026→
- Kenya Dividend Tracker 2026: NSE Companies That Have Paid and What's Still Due→
- Kenya Treasury Bill Rates Today & How to Buy→
British American Tobacco Kenya (BAT) — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the British American Tobacco Kenya (BAT) share price today?
British American Tobacco Kenya (BAT) trades at KSh558.00 on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, down 0.36% on the day, as of 18 August 2026. Prices are quoted in KES.
What is British American Tobacco Kenya's market capitalisation?
British American Tobacco Kenya has a market capitalisation of KSh56.70B (KES) on the NSE, as of 18 August 2026.
Does British American Tobacco Kenya (BAT) pay dividends?
Yes. The most recent British American Tobacco Kenya dividend on record is KES 60 with an ex-dividend date of 11 May 2026 and payment on 12 June 2026.
What sector is British American Tobacco Kenya in?
British American Tobacco Kenya (BAT) is listed in the Manufacturing & Allied sector on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
How can I buy British American Tobacco Kenya (BAT) shares in Kenya?
You need a CDS account (Central Depository and Settlement Corporation), opened through a licensed broker such as Standard Investment Bank or Dyer & Blair, in minutes through the Hisa or Dosikaa apps, or you can buy from a single share through Ziidi Trader inside M-PESA; you need your national ID and KRA PIN. Fund it by M-PESA or bank transfer, then place a buy order for BAT during NSE trading hours (09:00–15:00 local time), ideally with a limit price. Expect about 2.1 percent all-in per trade (brokerage plus NSE, CMA and CDSC levies); dividends arrive net of 5 percent withholding tax for residents. Trades settle T+3, after which the shares sit in your account in your own name.