East African Breweries Limited (EABL), one of the crown jewels in Kenya’s corporate sector, is now at the centre of market speculation following a broader strategic pivot by its parent company, Diageo PLC, which has been steadily retreating from several African markets. According to a report by Business Daily Africa, the British beverages giant on Tuesday unveiled a sweeping $500 million (KSh64.65 billion) cost-cutting and asset disposal programme as part of what it calls an “asset-light model,” a strategy designed to reduce exposure to volatility in emerging markets and boost returns. The Nairobi Securities Exchange-listed EABL, in which Diageo holds…
Is EABL Next on the Market as Diageo Steadily Exits Africa?

A photo collage of Hina Nagarajan, Diageo President, Africa and Jane Karuku, EABL Group CEO




