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    EABL CFO Risper Ohaga Resigns as Brewer Prepares for Asahi Takeover 

    Paul MurungiThe Big StoryJanuary 20, 2026January 20, 2026

    East African Breweries Plc (EABL) has announced the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, Risper Ohaga, marking a significant leadership transition at the regional brewing giant at…

    Absa, ENS Africa, A&O Shearman and Nomura Advise Asahi Holdings on USD 2.3bn Acquisition of 65% Stake in EABL

    Paul MurungiEast AfricaGlobal NewsThe Big StoryDecember 18, 2025December 18, 2025

    Asahi Group Holdings, the Japanese brewing and beverages giant, has picked Absa Bank Kenya PLC, ENS Africa, A&O Shearman and Nomura Holdings to advise on its USD 2.3 billion acquisition…

    EABL’s East African footprint: A portfolio spanning Tusker and Guinness in Kenya, Nile and Bell in Uganda, and Serengeti and Konyagi in Tanzania, now offering Asahi immediate scale in a high-growth region, deep route-to-market access, and a platform to expand premium and global brands across East Africa.

    Everything You Need to Know About Diageo’s Sale of its 65% Stake in EABL to Japan’s Asahi Group

    CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryDecember 18, 2025December 18, 2025

    East African Breweries Limited (EABL), one of East Africa’s most influential consumer goods companies, is entering a new era. This comes after its majority shareholder, Diageo, agreed to sell its…

    Uganda Breweries Limited is included among the assets being sold as part of Diageo’s agreement to divest its majority stake in East African Breweries, transferring control of the regional brewing franchise to Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings.

    Diageo to Exit East African Breweries as Asahi Takes Control

    CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryDecember 17, 2025December 17, 2025

    Global spirits giant Diageo has agreed to sell its majority stake in East African Breweries Limited (EABL) to Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings, marking a significant shift in the ownership of…

    Nile Breweries MD Adu Rando Promoted to Lead BEES—  AB InBev’s Digital MarketPlace for Africa 

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StoryOctober 31, 2025November 21, 2025

    Three years after taking over the reins at Nile Breweries Limited (NBL), Adu Rando, the Brazilian Managing Director of the AB InBev subsidiary, has been promoted to Global Director, BEES…

    COMESA Fines Diageo USD 750,000 for Unfair Distribution Deals in Uganda, Eswatini and Zambia

    Paul MurungiEast AfricaManufacturing & IndustryTechnology & InnovationThe Big StoryOctober 13, 2025October 21, 2025

    The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission has imposed a fine of USD 750,000 on global alcoholic beverages manufacturer Diageo Plc, the majority shareholder in East…

    With brands like Tusker, Bell, and Kenya Cane entrenched across the region, and a 14% foothold in Tanzania’s fast-growing beer market, EABL’s enterprise value is estimated at $2.8 billion.

    Record AGM Backs EABL Management and Board Amid Diageo Exit Talk

    Jeff WintersThe Big StorySeptember 17, 2025September 17, 2025

    East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has secured overwhelming shareholder backing. At its 103rd virtual annual general meeting – even as speculation intensifies over Diageo’s planned scale down – EABL, on…

    Diageo CEO Debra Crew Steps Down, CFO Nik Jhangiani Named Interim Chief Executive

    Paul MurungiC-Suite LeadershipThe Big StoryJuly 16, 2025July 17, 2025

    In a surprise move, global beverage giant Diageo plc has announced the immediate departure of its Chief Executive Officer, Debra Crew, two years after officially taking the helm. The decision,…

    Q&A: A day with Uganda Breweries’ Managing Director, Andrew Kilonzo and Emmy Hashakimana, the Commercial Director

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCEO PerspectivesNews & AnalysisThe Big StorySeptember 5, 2024September 5, 2024

    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…

    Uganda Breweries elevates Emmy Hashakimana to Commercial Director Role

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StorySeptember 30, 2023September 30, 2023

    After doing what Uganda Breweries says is a “fantastic job leading the marketing team”, Emmy Hashakimana has been promoted to the role of Commercial Director. The new assignment is effective…

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