Kenya Breweries Ltd has warned its customers to be wary of unscrupulous traders who are using the company’s branded bottles to repackage illicit brews. Kenya Breweries Ltd Innovations Manager Faith Nyambura addressing bar owners in Embu during the relaunch of a spirit, Mr Dowell’s Whisky on Friday. Photo by Kimani Tirus While relaunching Mr Dowell’s […]
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John Ngumi: The trillion-shilling dealmaker who once went broke
John Ngumi, alongside four partners, birthed the Loita Capital Partners Group in 1994. [David Njaaga, Standard] John Ngumi, who is credited with brokering deals worth more than Sh1 trillion, survived by eating what he caught in Kenya’s financial jungle. Those were heady times; mega deals were rolling in, with history placing the current Industrial and […]
People – The Employment Group, Resource Solutions, Robert Walters, Adecco Foundation
UK-based Resource Solutions announced the appointment of Rory Jeffcock as its new Chief Technology Officer. In his new role, Jeffcock will lead on integrating technology solutions throughout the group’s operations teams and client services globally. He will provide thought leadership on upcoming IT trends and competitor developments and drive forward the group’s data capabilities. He […]
Diaz: Is your business online?
Today, while online commerce is not synonymous with the whole of retail, both e-commerce and physical retail can be seen as equals/FILE – Jeremiah Wakaya The Covid-19 pandemic continues to revolutionize not just individual lives but also traditional facets of the society at large. Prior to the onset of the global health crisis, commerce was […]
Kenya’s obesity crisis: Can the sugar tax help?
Kenya has seen an increase in obesity fueled by the consumption of processed foods with high sugar and fat content. Experts blame the rise of digital food apps and advertising, which have changed food consumption and purchasing. They say the food delivery apps and the increased misinformation of healthy family meals are some of the […]
NSE hits 3-year high on bank, Safaricom stocks
Nairobi Securities Exchange trading floor. PHOTO | NMG The value of shares traded on the Nairobi bourse yesterday hit a three-year high, buoyed by a rally in Safaricom and banking stocks that has seen investors gain Sh207.5 billion since mid-May. Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) data showed that the market gained for the fifth day in […]
Bad news for alcohol lovers as EABL hikes prices
•Notable increases are in Whitecap Light, Tusker Lite and Malt which have increased by Sh20. •Whisky, brandy, vodka, gin, liqueur and ready-to-drink consumers will also pay more for their favorite drinks where prices have increased by between Sh20 and Sh200. Production at the East African Breweries Limited plant in Nairobi/FILE Planning to go out this […]
EABL celebrates Kenya’s top bartenders and sends off Kelvin Thairu
Of 20 competitors, Kelvin Thairu emerged victorious. The East African Breweries Limited (EABL) on Monday night decided to celebrate the top 20 finalists of the Kenyan chapter of the World Class bartenders contest. It was a wonderful dinner and party at the Trademark Hotel. It was a night of fun, glitz and glam with all […]
EABL hikes prices of popular brands but Keg lovers spared
Wines and spirits shop in Langata, Nairobi. [Samson Wire, Standard] Your next visit to the pub might leave a bigger hole in your pocket after East African Breweries Ltd (EABL) yesterday increased the recommended retail price for most of its products. The brewer said the adjustment was prompted by an increase in the cost of […]
Beer Lovers to Pay More as EABL Increases Prices by Between KSh 10 and KSh 500
The price revision affects spirits manufactured under United Distillers Vintners (UDV) Kenya, such as gin, vodka, liqueur, and whisky EABL corporate relations director Eric Kiniti said they increased the prices following the 4.94% tax increase on alcoholic products by the government in October 2020 There have been continued restrictions in the liquor business environment that […]