Uganda’s Japheth Katto and Jimmy Mugerwa have been re-elected to the Board of East African Breweries Limited – EABL, a Kenyan-based holding company that manufactures branded beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages. Jimmy maintains his position as the Director of the company whereas Katto continues as a member of the committee. This, according to Kathryne Maundu, the Company Secretary was passed at the annual general meeting for the year 2022 held on Thursday, 15th September. “It was proposed by James Patrick Okado, seconded by Peter Kanja Mwaniki and resolved by majority vote, that Jimmy Mugerwa be and is hereby re-elected as…
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Rhona Namanya, with effect from July 2022, has started a new position as Head of Beer-Marketing at the Dar es Salaam based Serengeti Breweries Limited in Tanzania. “Iam celebrating new beginnings today, with this exciting news. I start a new role at Serengeti Breweries Limited as the Head of Beer, Marketing,” Rhona announced excitedly on her LinkedIn page this morning. Rhona is a highly gifted marketer with a flair for transforming brands as a result of her passion, deep understanding of the consumer and her outstanding execution. She has developed a strong reputation for creating strategies that forge strong emotional connections and…
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Grace Nshemeire-Gwaku has been appointed the new Chief Operating Officer at Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU). Grace is a results-oriented business leader with extensive experience across various functions and countries. Having spent 18 years in the private sector, She has held various leadership positions some of which were at an executive level. She has collaboratively led projects across functions& countries, created growth drivers, written, and implemented annual business plans as well as strategies, partnered brilliantly with both internal and external stakeholders. Prior to this role, Nshemeire-Gwaku was the regional head of marketing, international premium spirits, and reserve brands at East…
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East African Breweries Limited (EABL) Group Human Resources Director Ednah Otieno has been appointed Human Resources Director for Diageo in Great Britain. Otieno becomes the first Kenyan appointed to the role and will take office on 1st July 2021. At EABL, she is credited with delivering outstanding performance and inspiration, creating a strong succession pipeline, embedding a continuous learning culture and enabling self-directed learning. Edna is an experienced Group Human Resources Director with a demonstrated history of working in the wine and spirits industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Personnel Management, Organizational Development, and Strategy. Strong human resources…
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Beer sales in Uganda grew by at least 13% over the second half of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. This, even as unaudited financial statements from the East African Breweries show volumes sold by the group (Uganda Breweries, Kenya Breweries and Serengeti Breweries of Tanzania) were slightly lower (5%) between July and December, compared to the same period in 2019 (before the Covid-19 outbreak), net sales for Uganda alone grew by 13%.In Tanzania, the party was even bigger as their beer net sales grew by 17%.Nile Breweries has also been enjoying roaring sales, as confirmed by David Valencia, the…
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The Board of East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has today announced that Jane Karuku will be taking over as the new Group Managing Director. Karuku, who has been a member of the EABL Board and the current Managing Director for Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), will replace Andrew Cowan who has been in the EABL business for four and a half years. Cowan is taking up a new role in Diageo’s global business as Managing Director for Africa Regional Markets. Karuku is a dynamic business leader, with strong management experience spanning over 25 years in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and non-governmental…
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Alvin Mbugua, has been appointed Managing Director, at Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) CEO East Africa Magazine, can reliably confirm. Alvin, as he is known by all his former colleagues at…
It is official, Mark Ocitti is leaving Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) after his 3-year term elapses at the end of this month. Ocitti, is the second Ugandan to lead UBL,…
