East African Breweries Limited (EABL)
East Africa’s leading branded alcohol beverage company – home of Tusker, Senator, Guinness & Johnnie Walker operating across 10+ African countries since 1922.
🍺 Beverages & Spirits
📅 Founded 1922
📊 NSE: EABL
📋 About East African Breweries Limited
East African Breweries Limited (EABL) is East Africa’s leading branded alcohol beverage business, founded on 8 November 1922 as Kenya Breweries Limited by two Welsh entrepreneurs, George and Charles Hurst. The company later expanded to Tanzania in 1935 and was renamed East African Breweries Limited in 1936. EABL is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange under the ticker EABL and is majority-owned by global drinks giant Diageo PLC with a 65% stake.
EABL operates across three core markets Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania with five production sites across the region and distribution in over 10 African countries. The Group’s portfolio includes iconic brands such as Tusker Lager, Tusker Malt, White Cap, Senator Keg, Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, and a range of Adult Non-Alcoholic Drinks. The company’s headquarters are at Garden City Business Park, Block A, 5th Floor, Nairobi. Jane Karuku serves as Group CEO, with Martin Oduor-Otieno as Board Chairman.
🏷️ Company Details
| Industry | Alcoholic Beverages, Spirits & Non-Alcoholic Drinks |
| Founded | 8 November 1922 (as Kenya Breweries Limited) |
| Majority Owner | Diageo PLC (65% Stake) |
| Group CEO | Jane Karuku |
| Board Chairman | Martin Oduor-Otieno |
| Head Office | Garden City Business Park, Block A, 5th Floor, Thika Road, Nairobi |
| City | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Postal Address | P.O. Box 30161-00100, GPO, Nairobi, Kenya |
| Production Sites | 5 Sites across Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania |
| Market Presence | 10+ African Countries |
| Stock Exchange | Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE: EABL) |
| Phone | +254 20 864 4000 / +254 711 018 000 / +254 721 985 566 |
| Website | eabl.com |
🍺 Products & Brands
🔵 Tusker Malt
🔵 Tusker Lite
🔵 White Cap Lager
🔵 Senator Keg
🔵 Guinness
🔵 Johnnie Walker
🔵 Smirnoff Vodka
🔵 Baileys Irish Cream
🔵 Tanqueray Gin
🔵 Chrome Vodka
🔵 Richot Brandy
🔵 Alvaro (ANAD)
🔵 Serengeti Lager (Tanzania)
🏭 EABL Subsidiaries & Production Sites
| Subsidiary | Country | Facility |
| Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) | Kenya | Ruaraka Brewery, Nairobi |
| Kenya Breweries Limited | Kenya | Kisumu Brewery |
| Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) | Uganda | Kampala Brewery |
| Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) | Tanzania | Dar es Salaam Brewery |
| United Distillers & Vintners (UDV) | Kenya | Ruaraka Distillery |
🕐 Opening Hours (Head Office)
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Open |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Open |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Open |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Open |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Open |
| Saturday | — | Closed |
| Sunday | — | Closed |
🗺️ Service Areas
📍 Uganda
📍 Tanzania
📍 South Sudan
📍 Rwanda
📍 Burundi
📍 DRC
🌍 10+ African Countries
📸 Photos

EABL Garden City Head Office
Alt: EABL Head Office Garden City Nairobi
Caption: EABL headquarters at Garden City Business Park, Nairobi

Tusker Lager Bottles
Alt: Tusker Lager beer Kenya EABL
Caption: Tusker Lager — Kenya’s most iconic beer brand since 1922

Ruaraka Brewery Nairobi
Alt: EABL Ruaraka Brewery Nairobi Kenya
Caption: EABL’s Ruaraka Brewery in Nairobi — one of 5 production sites across East Africa

EABL Brand Portfolio
Alt: EABL brands Tusker Guinness Johnnie Walker Kenya
Caption: EABL’s diverse portfolio includes beer, spirits, and adult non-alcoholic drinks
📍 Location & Map
📍 Garden City Business Park, Block A, 5th Floor, Thika Road, Nairobi · Get Directions →
📬 Contact Information
| 🌐 Website | eabl.com |
| 📞 Phone | +254 20 864 4000 / +254 711 018 000 / +254 721 985 566 |
| 📍 Address | Garden City Business Park, Block A, 5th Floor, Thika Road, Nairobi, Kenya |
| 🏙️ City | Nairobi, Kenya |
| 📮 Postal Address | P.O. Box 30161-00100, GPO, Nairobi, Kenya |
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⭐ Reviews & Ratings
EABL is consistently celebrated as one of Kenya’s most iconic companies, loved for its heritage brands like Tusker and its commitment to quality, responsible drinking campaigns, and community development through the EABL Foundation.
“Tusker is my best-selling beer by far. EABL’s distribution is reliable — stock arrives on time and the sales reps are professional. Senator Keg has also been great for the budget crowd. A brand built on trust.”
“Tusker Malt is my drink of choice for any celebration. EABL has maintained quality for over 100 years and that speaks for itself. Proud that such a world-class company has its roots right here in Kenya.”
“EABL remains one of the most stable blue-chip stocks on the NSE. As a long-term investor, the company’s performance, dividend history, and brand strength make it a reliable hold. Diageo’s backing adds global credibility.”
“Alvaro is the perfect ANAD for those who don’t drink alcohol but still want something premium for occasions. Very happy EABL caters for everyone. Their responsible drinking campaigns also show they genuinely care about consumers.”
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