Nile Breweries Limited, the Ugandan entity of AB InBev, is set to welcome a new Managing Director, Nkanyiso Mncwabe, to replace Adu Rando, who late last year got promoted to a continental digital commerce role, CEO East Africa Magazine has learned. Senior executives familiar with the transition confirmed to CEO East Africa that Mncwabe — a seasoned South African commercial leader within AB InBev’s African network — is expected to assume office this January, pending final internal communications. A Commercial Strategist Shaped Inside AB InBev According to professional records reviewed by CEO East Africa, Mncwabe brings over 15 years…
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On paper, it looked like a clean regional trade story: a Ugandan manufacturer producing beer for thirsty markets in South Sudan and DR Congo, using local distributors to move product across borders. In reality, it became a high-stakes tax dispute that turned on a single question: who, legally, exported the beer? The business model behind the case was straightforward. Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) has long exported into the region. In 2022, it supplied beer to Kabaco and Ituri, two Uganda-based companies with established export networks outside the country. The beer was clearly marked “for export,” and the arrangement was framed…
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In a country where small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for 90% of the business sector and contribute approximately 20% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), it is clear that these enterprises are the bedrock of Uganda’s economy. These businesses are pivotal in job creation, economic growth, and community development. They employ over 2.5 million people, driving innovation and economic activity nationwide. Yet, despite their significant contribution, SMEs in Uganda often struggle with challenges that impede their growth—limited access to capital, inadequate infrastructure, and skills training, among other challenges. To address these hurdles and unlock the full potential of Uganda’s…
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Corporate reputation is an aggregate of public perceptions about an organisation’s social, political, ethical and business behaviour and how people engage with that organisation based on these perceptions. Ultimately, this…
Uganda Breweries Limited has appointed Patricia Kadama Anguzu as its Human Resources Director, effective 15th March 2024. She joins the Luzira-based brewer from Tugende Limited, an asset finance fintech in the transport and mobility space where she has been the Senior Human Capital Advisor and overseeing their people function in Uganda and Kenya. Before Tugende, she had a short stint at Wave Transfer Limited as the Regional People Lead. For the longest part of her career, Patricia spent 15 years with Nile Breweries Limited (2007 – 2022), holding various key roles and rising to the position of Country People Lead…
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Nile Special has been recognized as the most admired Ugandan brand in the alcoholic beverages’ category as well as one of the top 10 brands doing good for people, society, and the environment in the country. These recognitions were announced during the 13th edition of the Brand Africa Awards held at Golden Tulip Canaan Hotel, Kampala. The Brand Africa Awards aim at recognizing and awarding the most admired brands across the African continent. The awards are based on a survey and rankings conducted by Geopoll, Kantar and Brand Leadership in Uganda, as part of the pan-Africa research across 32 African…
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After an unbroken 17 years as Legal and Corporate Affairs Director, at Nile Breweries Limited, Onapito Ekomoloit has been appointed the new Board Chairman of Nile Breweries Ltd, an AB-InBev subsidiary in Uganda. He replaces Hon. Elly Karuhanga who has been the board Chairman. Emmanuel Njuki will be taking on the role of the Head of Legal and Corporate Affairs. Chairman Onapito, started his role on June 1st 2023. “It is an honour to continue serving our company in a different capacity,” he is quoted in a media statement. Onapito Ekomoloit (right) at a February 2023 event…
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Nile Breweries Ltd recently appointed a new Country Director for Uganda & South Sudan, Adu Rando. He replaces David Valencia, who has now moved to become the Commercial Strategy Director, Africa Zone for ABInBev. A Brazil native, Rando has been part of the ABI-InBev, Nile Breweries’ parent company for the last 20 years, having served in Brazil, China and most recently, Tanzania. Prior to moving to Uganda, he served as Route To Market Director Greater Africa, AB InBev, based in Dar es Salaam Tanzania from 2021. Rando started his career in the On-trade channel as Sales Supervisor in 2003, then…
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Nile Breweries Limited, Uganda’s largest alcoholic drinks maker, has appointed Adu Rando as its new Managing Director, CEO East Africa Magazine, exclusively reveals. Nile Breweries is a 2+ million hectolitres and USD200+ million in turnover, a year subsidiary of global alcohol giants, Anheuser-Busch (AB InBev) has appointed. The brewer operates two production sites- one in Jinja City and another in Mbarara City, in Western Uganda. Mr. Adu Rando replaces David Valencia who has been Managing Director for only two years, since December 2020. Daniel is taking up the Commercial Strategy Director: Africa, role based at the Africa Region head office…
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Nile Breweries Limited has pledged its commitment to support Makerere University’s Alumni Homecoming Dinner by sponsoring 100 Crates for 100 Years. The Alumni Homecoming Dinner on July 22nd is organized by Makerere University in celebration of 100 years of its existence. “We are building a business to last 100+ years this drives us as leaders in steering Uganda’s growth and development goals. Makerere University’s legacy at 100 fuels our ambitions further. We congratulate the institution and acknowledge its critical role in building our company and value chain through its alumni,” said Davidson Waddada Regional Sales Head, Nile Breweries Limited, during…
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