East African Breweries Limited

East African Breweries Limited — Kenyan brewer facing illicit alcohol competition and navigating a proposed acquisition by Japan's Asahi Group from Diageo.

2026-05-012026-10-12

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June 2026
2 JunCitizen Digital
… PHOTO| COURTESY Audio By Vocalize The High Court has dismissed an application by Bia Tosha Distributors Limited seeking interim orders to stop the completion of the proposed transaction involving East African Breweries Limited (EABL), Diageo and Asahi Group Holdings pending the d …
Court rejects Bia Tosha's application to stop EABL-Diageo-Asahi deal
2 JunThe Standard
Bia Tosha Distributors Limited has suffered a major setback after the High Court dismissed its second attempt to halt the proposed Sh300 billion acquisition of Diageo PLC's controlling stake in East African Breweries Limited (EABL) by Japanese brewing giant Asahi Group Holdings. …
Blow to Bia Tosha as court rejects fresh bid to stop Sh300b EABL shares sale
May 2026
9 MayCitizen Digital
… REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi//File Photo Audio By Vocalize A group of Kenyan petitioners has moved to the High Court seeking to stop a planned shareholding transaction involving brewing giant East African Breweries Limited, Japanese beverage company Asahi Group Holdings and multination …
Petition filed to block proposed EABL share transfer
8 MayThe Standard
The High Court will on May 28,2026 rule on a fresh attempt by a small Nairobi-based beer distributor to suspend the proposed Sh300 billion acquisition of Diageo PLC’s controlling stake in East African Breweries Limited (EABL) by Japanese conglomerate Asahi Group Holdings. …
Court to rule on fresh bid to halt Sh30b EABL shares sale
1 MayThe Standard
A beer distributor will have to wait longer to pursue its decade-old battle against East African Breweries Limited (EABL) after the High Court declined to fast-track the hearing of two cases involving terminated distribution rights and a proposed multi-billion-shilling corporate …
Court deals blow to Bia Tosha bid on EABL sale

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Monday 28 September

9th African Marketers Conference explores AI's role in marketing
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.
28 September 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 25 September

EABL commissions water project for Olkurto residents
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.
25 September 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 11 September

Anti-Counterfeit Authority lacks capacity to combat fake alcohol
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.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 31 August

EABL publishes authorised distributor list to combat illicit alcohol
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.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 28 July

Africa's beverage sector needs innovation, investment, and regulatory reform
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.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 13 July

15-year-old golfer wins Nyali members tournament with 40 points
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.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 24 June

EABL asks CJ Koome to intervene in Asahi takeover lawsuits
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.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
EABL asks chief justice to intervene in Asahi takeover lawsuits
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.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 17 June

High Court dismisses petition to halt EABL-Diageo share deal
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.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 2 June

High Court dismisses Bia Tosha bid to halt EABL–Diageo–Asahi deal
The High Court has dismissed an application by Bia Tosha Distributors seeking interim orders to stop the completion of a proposed transaction involving East African Breweries Limited (EABL), Diageo, and Asahi Group Holdings, ruling that the applicant had already elected to pursue relief at the Court of Appeal and could not return to the High Court seeking similar orders on the same matter.
2 June 2026 · Capital News →
High Court dismisses Bia Tosha bid to block EABL-Diageo-Asahi deal
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.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Court dismisses Bia Tosha's second bid to block EABL-Asahi deal
Justice Gregory Mutai rejected Bia Tosha Distributors Limited's second application for conservatory orders to halt Diageo's proposed sale of its 65 percent stake in East African Breweries Limited to Japan's Asahi Group Holdings, valued at Sh300 billion or US$2.3 billion.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 9 May

Petition filed to block EABL share transfer to Asahi
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.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 8 May

High Court to rule on bid halting Sh300b EABL acquisition
The High Court will rule on May 28, 2026 on a fresh attempt by a small Nairobi-based beer distributor, Bia Tosha Distributors Limited, to suspend the proposed Sh300 billion acquisition of Diageo's 65 percent stake in East African Breweries Limited by Japanese conglomerate Asahi Group Holdings, a deal valued at approximately US$2.3 billion.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 1 May

High Court declines to fast-track Bia Tosha EABL distribution case
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.
1 May 2026 · The Standard →