Kenya Breweries Ltd is formally incorporated as a private company and the first beer is brewed on 14th December. The first batch delivered to the Stanley Hotel where it was opened to a mixed reaction.
Kenya Breweries Ltd is formally incorporated as a private company and the first beer is brewed on 14th December. The first batch delivered to the Stanley Hotel where it was opened to a mixed reaction.
EABL (formerly known as KBL) incorporated as a private company on 8th September and the first beer is brewed on 14th December.
First annual general meeting of the company is held.
George Hurst, the company founder, is killed in an elephant hunting accident. In his memory, his brother Charles decided to name the first beer brewed TUSKER.
Ruaraka brewery gets a power line raising production to 20,000 gallons a month.
Pasteurization plant installed assuring the future success of the company.
The Kenya Agricultural Society allows Kenya Breweries to display TUSKER Lager posters at the outdoor event with the beer retailing at 50 cents a glass. As a result, Kenya Breweries went on to win a first prize for its products at the event.
TUSKER Lager goes into the advertising world; posters, newspaper advertisements and cinema slides.
The first dividend of 12.5% is declared at the first annual general meeting, the first clear sign of the company's success.
Kenya Breweries donates 10 to Kenya's first-ever national, charity fund bringing together the brewers and consumers.
Kenya Breweries board decides to start using malted barley in the production process instead of imported malt extracts, significantly improving TUSKER's appearance and flavour. This move saved the company at least 780 per year.
First lager beer launches, which was to set the pattern for the future.
First lager beer launches, which was to set the pattern for the future.
First lager beer launches, which was to set the pattern for the future.
First Bonus share issued.
EABL becomes the official sponsor of the Jockey Club of Kenya's Merchant's Prise event to the tune of Kshs 42. In return, the company's name appeared on all the race cards.
EABL becomes a public company.
KBL acquires Tanganyika Breweries. The idea was originally mooted in 1932 after which Tanganyika Breweries Limited was established as a private company.
KBL and Tanganyika Breweries Limited merged leading to the change of name to East African Breweries Limited (EABL).
Construction of the Maltings plant at Ruaraka to manufacture malt from local barley commences. Completed the following year, the unit proved a failure because of the unconducive climate in Nairobi.
The company's first competitor in the form of Taylor's Brewery opens in Nairobi. The brewery was run by the company's General Manager Mark Taylor who retired to start his own.
EABL wins the first brewing prize in an international competition Brewers Exhibition - in London, beating 22 other entries.
War years make heavy demands on beer supply, and consumption increases dramatically as more soldiers come into the Kenya Colony.
War years make heavy demands on beer supply, and consumption increases dramatically as more soldiers come into the Kenya Colony.
War years make heavy demands on beer supply, and consumption increases dramatically as more soldiers come into the Kenya Colony.
KBL holds the first national wide barley competition to encourage farmers to grow suitable barley. This came after importing barley and producing quality malt from the locally grown barley both proved impossible. The event turned annual marking the beginning of a new crop that befitted hundreds of farmers and made the company independent of overseas supplies.
Construction of the Maltings plant in Industrial area, Nairobi commences. The plant was completed the following year at a cost of 500,000.
Construction of the Maltings plant in Industrial area, Nairobi commences. The plant was completed the following year at a cost of 500,000.
Mombasa brewery officially opened on 8th February by the colonial Governor of Kenya Sir Evelyn Baring.
Construction of the Maltings plant in Industrial area, Nairobi commenced and was completed in 1953.
EABL is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
KBL invests in its first vehicle transportation system. The fleet was so organised rising to become one of the best in East Africa in the coming years.
EABL acquires financial holding in Uganda Breweries.
Allsopps Pilsner Lager is launched.
Dar es Salaam Breweries is transferred from East African Breweries to the newly formed Tanganyika Breweries Ltd and commences operations as a separate entity in Tanzania.
Merger completed with Allsopps (East Africa) Ltd as EABL becomes a holding company and Kenya Breweries is re-established as the major trading company in the group.
Merger completed with Allsopps (East Africa) Ltd as EABL becomes a holding company and Kenya Breweries is re-established as the major trading company in the group.
First Africans Messrs. J M Muchura and J Thuo appointed to the EABL board of directors.
Merger completed with Allsopps (East Africa) Ltd as EABL becomes a holding company and KBL is re-established as the major trading company in the group, with controlling trading assets and liabilities for units in Nairobi and Mombasa.
EABL makes a shares offer to employees.
Equity interest is acquired in Kilimanjaro Brewery in Tanzania.
Guinness East Africa Limited incorporated in Kenya.
The board approved modernisation and expansion of the Tusker Plant in Ruaraka increasing production capacity by over 110,000 cases per month.
Charles Hurst, Kenya Breweries founder dies in England.
TUSKER FC wins the Madaraka Cup, Guinness Cup and Nairobi Football League Cup two years in a row.
TUSKER FC wins the Madaraka Cup, Guinness Cup and Nairobi Football League Cup two years in a row.
TUSKER FC wins the Madaraka Cup, Guinness Cup and Nairobi Football League Cup two years in a row.
EABL completes the largest public issue in Kenya’s history offering 3 million ordinary shares at a price of KShs 18 each raising the number of shareholders to more than 23,000. The public share issue was oversubscribed by over 500,000 shares.
EABL celebrates 50 years Golden Jubilee with the opening of the new headquarters by His Excellency, Daniel Arap Moi - Vice President of Kenya. One the same day, celebrations to mark the occasion were held at all plants and depots throughout the country.
Kisumu brewery is commissioned.
Kisumu brewery is commissioned.
Guinness Stout Award is re-introduced in the Kenyan market.
The name East African Breweries is dropped and the company reverts to its old name Kenya Breweries Ltd.
A new trimmer Board of Directors team comes on board.
Tusker Malt lager, until now only sold in the export market, makes a comeback to Kenya.
Tusker Malt lager, until now only sold in the export market, makes a comeback to Kenya.
Tusker Malt lager, until now only sold in the export market, makes a comeback to Kenya.
The company brews Citizen, the first beer brewed from 100% non-malted barley.
EABL is named ‘The Most Respected Company in the East African Region’ in a survey conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers & the Nation Media Group.
EABL is named ‘The Most Respected Company in the East African Region’ in a survey conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers & the Nation Media Group.
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