Leadership is about vision, influence, and the courage to uplift others. And on Friday night, Johnnie Walker’s She Walks programme brought together some of Uganda’s most inspiring women leaders to…
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL)—a subsidiary of East African Breweries Limited (EABL), itself owned by Diageo plc, the global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding portfolio of spirits and beer brands—has appointed Felicite Nson, a Cameroonian acclaimed business leader, as its next Managing Director, exclusive sources can reveal. The leadership change at UBL comes at a transformative moment not only for Uganda’s beer and spirits market but also for Diageo’s operations in Africa. It follows a broader strategic reshuffle at EABL that will see the outgoing UBL MD, Andrew Kilonzo, take over the reins at Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), East…
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East African Breweries Limited (EABL) is set to make significant leadership changes at two of its key subsidiaries, with Andrew Kilonzo, the current Managing Director of Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), tipped to take over as the new Managing Director of Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), replacing Mark Ocitti, reliable sources have revealed. The transition is expected to take effect at the end of the third quarter of 2025. Kilonzo, a seasoned FMCG executive with over 25 years of experience spanning retail energy, beverages, and entertainment, is an EABL veteran. He took over at Uganda Breweries in April 2022, having previously served…
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This Saturday, April 12, the quiet hills of Mbuya will echo with clinks of crystal, swirls of rare whisky, and the energy of a new kind of business conversation, one…
Hardly two years after arriving in Uganda to take up her very first CEO role at Uganda’s largest telco, MTN Uganda, Sylvia Mulinge has emerged as Uganda’s most admired CEO, in the CEO East Africa Magazine’s inaugural 100 Leading & Most Admired CEOs In Uganda Survey. The 2-in-1 CEO East Africa Magazine’s Most Trusted and Respected Companies & The Most Admired CEOs in Uganda Survey 2024 is part of the magazine’s thought leadership agenda that seeks to create a body of knowledge on what exactly great companies and great leaders are made of, as well as recognise them. “This, we…
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On Saturday, September 14, Uganda Breweries Ltd (UBL) hosted several industry captains and business moguls as they relaunched the highly anticipated Johnnie Walker Blue Club. The landmark event, held at the picturesque Pineapple Bay Island, a premier venue known for its exclusivity and prestige, marked a significant moment in Uganda’s business landscape. The exclusive Club is a premier networking platform designed to foster meaningful connections and unlock new opportunities for its members. A reserve for individuals who epitomise excellence and distinction, the club offers meticulously curated events that seamlessly merge business discourse with refined luxury. The re-launch on Saturday was…
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East African Breweries Limited (EABL), the parent company of Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), recently announced its financial results for the year ended June 2024. Please take a couple of minutes to give us some highlights and the drivers of the financial report. Andrew Kilonzo: Yes, we have just finished our financial year. EABL, our shareholder, which is listed on the NSE and cross-listed here too, just announced a good year. We had a good year; we grew 12% (net sales value) on the back of the market issues. We were able to add value to EABL as a business, and…
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Manufacturing sector players have asked the government to reduce the cost of digital tax stamps (DTS) in a bid to drive usage by all targeted users. According to manufacturers, the high costs of digital tax stamps continue to be a barrier for some manufacturers. Uganda Breweries Managing Director Andrew Kilonzo, during a media day engagement with business reporters and editors, said that the government’s earlier promise was that once all manufacturers embraced digital tax stamps, the cost of the stamps would reduce, but that has not been achieved. “The promise of the system was that all manufacturers would get into…
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Johnnie Walker Uganda has launched a new groundbreaking mentorship program dubbed; She Walks. Crafted exclusively for women, this campaign aims to amplify stories of resilience, purpose, and progress, inspiring women to navigate their paths with confidence in a world still evolving toward inclusivity. She Walks, is a mentorship program created exclusively for women by Johnnie Walker Uganda. The program is set to bring together different women in an interactive, fun and immersive Johnnie Walker experience focused on sharing ideas and mentorships. Sessions will include topics on Women & Entrepreneurship, Women in Technology, Women in Leadership, Women in Politics, Women in…
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