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    Kumeshen Naidoo (left), Head of Debt Capital Markets, and Narisa Balgobind, Head of Debt at Absa. They argue that after two years of tight liquidity, elevated yields, and cautious issuances, the debt window is reopening.

    Africa’s Debt Markets Reawaken – But This Time, Smarter: Here is How

    CEO East Africa MagazineBusiness & MarketsFebruary 24, 2026February 24, 2026

    Kenyan beverages giant East African Breweries Limited (EABL) recently refinanced an existing Ksh11 billion corporate bond through a medium-term note priced at 11.8%, marking the first issuance under its newly…

    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…

    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…

    Diageo appoints Christopher Wangai Gitau as General Manager, Greece, effective 1 October 2025. With over 25 years in FMCG, Gitau is celebrated for driving growth, innovation, and high-performance cultures across Africa and beyond.

    Serengeti Breweries’ Christopher Gitau Appointed General Manager, Greece at Diageo

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsExecutive ProfilesThe Big StorySeptember 5, 2025September 5, 2025

    Diageo has announced the appointment of Christopher Wangai Gitau as General Manager, Greece, effective 1 October 2025. In this role, he will report to Olena Neznal, Managing Director for Eastern…

    EABL Defies Market Headwinds to Post Kshs 12.2 Billion Profit in FY2025, Declares Higher Dividend

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsThe Big StoryJuly 31, 2025July 31, 2025

    East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has reported a solid full-year performance for the year ended June 30, 2025, posting a 12% jump in profit after tax to Kshs 12.2 billion,…

    Who is Felicite Nson, the Incoming Managing Director of Uganda Breweries?

    Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsJuly 2, 2025July 2, 2025

    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…

    Uganda Breweries’ Andrew Kilonzo to Replace Mark Ocitti as Kenya Breweries’ Managing Director

    Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryJuly 2, 2025July 2, 2025

    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),…

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