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The Ministry of Health has accused cigarette maker British American Tobacco (BAT Kenya) of illegally advertising its Dunhill Switch brands.
In its response to the case filed before High Court Judge George Odunga, the ministry through lawyer Kepha Ombucho told the court that BAT Kenya defied tobacco laws that bar industry players from advertising cigarettes in a bid to lower consumption.
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