Fresh beer wars as brewers expand

Nile Breweries plant. Picture: Morgan Mbabazi

Global brewing giants are increasingly setting their eye on East Africa as the prime direction for new investment as returns in Western markets decline, analysts said.

Giant brewers Diageo and SAB Miller have over the past few months closed several deals in the East African market, setting the stage for fresh beer wars to be fought mainly in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzanian markets.