Kenya

Drought, floods show urgency of improved water security in Africa

Africa’s vulnerability to climate change was once again demonstrated in late 2023, when torrential rains swept across much of East Africa, bringing devastating floods just six months after a record-breaking five-season drought in the region.

Economic inclusion of women is good for business, good for Africa

International Women’s Day highlights the private sector's crucial role in advancing the economic inclusion of women in Africa. At Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), we use our industry leadership to be part of the solution for positive change on the African continent.

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa announces CEO succession

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) today announced that CEO Jacques Vermeulen will retire after 28 years of service with the Coca-Cola system.

Forests of the future take shape with support from Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Kenya

Tree planting efforts on the public holiday declared by the Kenyan government received a boost with the participation of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Kenya.

CCBA in Kenya hailed as beverage manufacturer of the year

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Kenya is proud to have received the Manufacturer of the Year Award again this year. Our products emerged tops in the carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, energy drinks and fruit juices categories, having garnered the most votes in the Kenya Beverage Excellence Awards. The business was also recognised with the Sustainability Award.

African Continental Free Trade Area could be the antidote to current macro-economic challenges

The World Trade Organisation has recently warned that global tensions are causing fragmentation of trade, noting an uptick in unilateral trade restrictions and a growing trend towards consolidation of relationships within limited groups of “friendly” counties.

Sasumua Dam gets new lease on life with tree planting

The seeds of a greener future have been sewn on the banks of the Sasumua Dam with the planting of 2,500 indigenous trees in a partnership between Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Kenya and Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company (NWSC).

Coca-Cola Unveils Keringet’s Refreshed Identity and “Own Your Richness” Campaign

The iconic bottle has undergone a modern makeover to reflect the brand's commitment to sustainability.

Entrepreneurs trained in the business of recycling

A drive to equip waste entrepreneurs with business and financial management skills kicked off in Nairobi on September 22, when a group of 38 waste collectors completed a training programme supported by Coca-Cola Beverages Kenya.

Momentum grows to solve the world’s plastic waste problem

Today as people all over the globe gather for World Cleanup Day, there is compelling reason to believe that an end to the plastic waste problem is in sight. The next round of negotiations towards a UN treaty based on legally-binding global rules and comprehensive circular economy measures to deal with plastic waste will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, in November.