Cigarette rolls. A key player in the industry has applauded the government move to cut taxes. Photo/nation.co.keCigarette manufacture Mastermind Tobacco has lauded the move to cut taxes on unfiltered cigarettes.

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The firm’s corporate officer Josh Kirimania has said the move to lower taxes would be affordable to low-income individuals.

The tax cut implies the cigarettes will now cost Sh1.80 from Sh2.50 per stick.

He further stated that the move will reduce revenue losses.