Inside beer distribution dispute threatening Diageo's exit plan

A protracted legal war that began in 2016 between businessman Peter Burugu’s Bia Tosha Distributors Limited and Kenya’s leading brewer has evolved into a long-running commercial dispute...

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A lengthy legal battle dating back to 2016 between Bia Tosha Distributors Limited and Kenya's largest brewer, East African Breweries Limited (EABL), is at the heart of a dispute that could impact Diageo's exit plans from Kenya.

The dispute is one of Kenya's longest-running commercial disagreements.
Key players include businessman Peter Burugu and EABL Managing Director & CEO Jane Karuku.
The ongoing legal conflict threatens significant market implications for the beverage industry.

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