Economic recovery began with easing of Covid containment measures and gradual resumption of business in the past year. PHOTO | FILE | NMG Market analysts expect rising political temperatures ahead of the August general election, rising fuel prices, lower agricultural output due to potential adverse weather and the desert locust infestation in the northern parts […]
Tag: east african breweries
Keroche: How KRA’s thirst for taxes brought brewers down
A plant operator at Keroche Breweries supervises the production of Vienna Ice Strong Lager. May 2021 The decision by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to shut Naivasha-based Keroche Breweries over tax arrears of Sh323 million has brought to the fore the bruising brawl between the taxman and local brewers. KRA, whose perceived high-handedness has seen […]
Sh322m tax bill threatens to end Keroche Breweries 25-year party
Keroche CEO Breweries Tabitha Karanja flanked with her staff addressed the press on March 4, 2022, after KRA closed down the Naivasha based company over a Sh332m tax row. [Antony Gitonga, Standard] It was founded on love and Sh500,000 as Keroche Breweries. That was in 1997, the year government lifted price ceilings on alcohol. While […]
Kenya: EABL and Tusker Kick Off 100 Years of Existence Celebrations
Nairobi — East African Breweries Plc (EABL) and its flagship brand Tusker have kicked off a year-long campaign to celebrate 100 years of existence across East Africa. Established in Ruaraka as a humble, riverside operation in 1922, EABL has transformed into the biggest manufacturing operating in the region, positively impacting millions in its value chain […]
BOA Bank appoints Nehemiah Mchechu new Board Chairperson
A statement released by the bank said Mchechu brings to the bank invaluable experience, knowledge and unique skills set with core competencies in leadership development, education, finance, banking, planning and general management. Mchechu is currently the Executive Chairman of Amboni Group of companies, a holding that has investment interests in various economic sectors such as […]
Absa Bank Kenya Hosts Whiskey Tasting at Magical Kenya Open
Absa Bank Kenya on Thursday, 03 March hosted a Whisky Tasting event, in partnership with East African Breweries (EABL) for its premier customers at the Muthaiga Golf Club. The exclusive event was on the sidelines of the ongoing 2022 Magical Kenya Open taking place between 3rd – 6th March. The event was attended by Absa […]
EABL and Tusker kick off 100 years of existence celebrations
L-R John Musunga, KBL MD, Jane Karuku, EABL Group MD & CEO, Anne Joy Michira, Ag. Marketing and Innovations Director EABL and Eric Kiniti, Group Corporate Relations Director, EABL cheers to EABL’s and Tusker’s 100 years Nairobi, Kenya, March 4 – East African Breweries Plc (EABL) and its flagship brand Tusker have kicked off a […]
Sh322m tax bill threatens to end Keroche Breweries 25-year party
Keroche CEO Breweries Tabitha Karanja flanked with her staff addressed the press on March 4, 2022, after KRA closed down the Naivasha based company over a Sh332m tax row. [Antony Gitonga, Standard] It was founded on love and Sh500,000 as Keroche Breweries. That was in 1997, the year government lifted price ceilings on alcohol. While […]
23-year old scoops Kshs. 1M for designing KBL’s new logo
Anncatherine Njuhi has pocketed Kshs. 1 million for designing Kenya Breweries Limited’s (KBL) next-generation logo. The logo by the 23-year old Njuhi who is a former student at the Buruburu Institute of Fine Arts was chosen the best among 600 designs by youth aged between 21-25 years in the KBL Still Got Skillz competition. Besides […]
Scangroup hires Ithau as new boss
Patricia Ithau is the new Scangroup CEO [Fidelis Kabunyi, Standard] Marketing firm WPP Scangroup has replaced long-serving Chief Executive Bharat Thakar, who resigned in March 2021 amid a gross misconduct probe. Veteran marketing and business leader Patricia Ithau (pictured) has been appointed as CEO from March 14. She is no stranger to Scangroup, having served […]