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…
Uganda Breweries’ Andrew Kilonzo to Replace Mark Ocitti as Kenya Breweries’ Managing Director After delivering standout growth at Uganda Breweries, Andrew Kilonzo is set to return to Nairobi as the new Managing Director of Kenya Breweries Limited, replacing Mark Ocitti—who exits Diageo after 11 transformative years across Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya. The move comes amid wider leadership reshuffles and speculation over Diageo’s evolving Africa strategy.

Leadership Shuffle: Andrew Kilonzo (left) will succeed Mark Ocitti (centre) as Managing Director of Kenya Breweries Limited, while Felicite Nson (right) steps in to lead Uganda Breweries Limited. Ocitti is exiting the Diageo Group after 11 years of service across Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya.



