East African Breweries Limited — Kenyan brewer facing illicit alcohol competition and navigating a proposed acquisition by Japan's Asahi Group from Diageo.
… , when the 9th African Marketers Conference brings together marketers, entrepreneurs, agencies and business leaders under the theme “The AI-Powered Marketer.” Organised by the Top Marketers Club, the conference will be held at Tusker Brewhouse, with East African Breweries Limited …
NAKURU, Kenya Sep 25 – More than 8,000 residents of Mao area in Olokurto Division, Narok County, are set to benefit from improved access to clean and safe water following the commissioning of a community water project by East African Breweries Limited (EABL) through Kenya Breweri …
… This even as it emerged yesterday that some brands of drinks from East African Breweries Limited (EABL), Kenya Wines Agency Limited (KWAL) and Zheng Hong Kenya Limited were the most susceptible to being counterfeited within the local Kenyan market. …
… East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has responded by publishing a list of authorised distributors and partners serving different regions of the country.The company said the move will help consumers and retailers identify legitimate supply channels and avoid unverified sources. …
… cap 18, claimed the Ladies title with 37 points and handicap 27 Bernadette Irungu returned 35 points to finish as the runner-up.The Sponsor’s prize on 37 points went to NCBA Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer John Gachora, while the East African Breweries Limited …
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has written to Chief Justice Martha Koome over a growing number of court cases challenging the proposed sale of the brewer to Japan's Asahi Group, saying the multiple lawsuits risk delaying the transaction a …
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has written to Chief Justice Martha Koome over a growing number of court cases challenging the proposed sale of the brewer to Japan's Asahi Group, saying the multiple lawsuits risk delaying the transaction a …
… PHOTO| COURTESY Audio By Vocalize The High Court has dismissed an application by JILK Construction Limited seeking to halt the proposed acquisition of East African Breweries Limited (EABL) shares by Japan-based Asahi Group Holdings from multinational drinks company Diageo. …
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 2 — The High Court has dismissed an application by Bia Tosha Distributors Limited seeking interim orders to stop the completion of a proposed transaction involving East African Breweries Limited (EABL), Diageo, and Asahi Group Holdings, pending the outcome of p …
The 9th African Marketers Conference will be held in Nairobi on October 2, 2026, under the theme "The AI-Powered Marketer," bringing together marketers and business leaders to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping brand strategy, content creation and customer understanding. A hands-on AI workshop led by Belva Digital will give participants practical experience applying the technology to real marketing workflows.
The 9th African Marketers Conference will be held in Nairobi on October 2, 2026, under the theme "The AI-Powered Marketer," bringing together marketers and business leaders to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping brand strategy, content creation and customer understanding. A hands-on AI workshop led by Belva Digital will give participants practical experience applying the technology to real marketing workflows.
East African Breweries Limited has commissioned a water project benefiting more than 8,000 residents of Mao area in Olokurto Division, Narok County. The project includes a borehole, elevated water tank, and solar-powered irrigation system serving a school and community water point.
Kenya's Anti-Counterfeit Authority has admitted it lacks the capacity to effectively police counterfeit alcoholic drinks amid rising public concerns. Brands from East African Breweries Limited, Kenya Wines Agency Limited, and Zheng Hong Kenya Limited—including vodka and cane products—are most susceptible to counterfeiting in the local market.
Kenya's alcohol industry is under pressure from illicit trade, which accounted for 60 per cent of alcohol consumed in the country by volume in 2024 and grew 27 per cent between 2022 and 2024. East African Breweries Limited has responded by publishing a list of authorised distributors and partners across different regions to help consumers identify legitimate supply channels.
Industry leaders at the New Pulse Summit 2026 said Africa's beverage industry must address barriers in financing, regulation, and skills development while embracing innovation and sustainability. Access to capital and lengthy licensing processes for breweries and distilleries were cited as major obstacles to growth.
Junior golfer Aryan Joseph, aged 15, won the Members Invitational tournament at Nyali Golf and Country Club in Mombasa with 40 Stableford points, finishing ahead of senior and veteran players in a 155-player field.
East African Breweries Limited has written to Chief Justice Martha Koome requesting judicial intervention over multiple court cases challenging the proposed sale to Japan's Asahi Group, arguing that parallel proceedings risk delaying the transaction, creating investor uncertainty, and resulting in conflicting court orders.
East African Breweries Limited has written to Chief Justice Martha Koome seeking intervention over multiple court cases challenging the proposed sale of the brewer to Japan's Asahi Group, saying the parallel proceedings risk conflicting court orders and could delay the transaction valued at about Ksh.340 billion.
Justice Gregory Mutai declined to grant conservatory orders sought by JILK Construction Limited to stop the acquisition of East African Breweries Limited shares by Japan-based Asahi Group Holdings from Diageo, finding the petitioner had failed to establish sufficient grounds for the restraint.
Kenya's High Court rejected an application by Bia Tosha Distributors seeking interim orders to stop the EABL-Diageo-Asahi transaction while a Court of Appeal case proceeds, ruling the petitioner cannot return to the High Court for similar relief after choosing to pursue the matter in the appellate court.
A group of Kenyan petitioners has filed a High Court petition seeking to stop a planned shareholding transaction involving East African Breweries Limited, Asahi Group Holdings, and Diageo plc, citing alleged human rights and corporate governance violations.
Justice Gregory Mutai declined Bia Tosha Distributors Limited's application for an expedited hearing of its petition challenging the termination of its exclusive distribution rights and seeking to block Diageo PLC's proposed Sh300 billion sale of its 65 percent stake in EABL to Asahi Group Holdings.