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In one of East Africa’s largest-ever private equity investments, CCBA acquired 100% shareholding in Nairobi Bottlers Limited (NBL) in October 2019.
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In one of East Africa’s largest-ever private equity investments, CCBA acquired 100% shareholding in Nairobi Bottlers Limited (NBL) in October 2019.

CCBA’s 100% shareholding in NBL is a result of its acquisition of majority shares in Almasi Beverages Limited (53.9%) and increasing its shareholding in Nairobi Bottlers Limited (NBL) by 27.6%. 

Under the leadership of James Bowmaker, the Managing Director for Kenya, the country’s businesses include NBL, Almasi Beverages, Equator Bottlers and Crown Beverages.

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Coca-Cola Launches Nationwide Promotion Giving Kenyans a Chance to Win KES 1,000,000 Every Week

From 15 August to 15 November, Kenyans can take part in the Funua Flava Under the Crown promotion for a chance to win daily and weekly cash prizes, including a grand weekly prize of KES 1,000,000. The nationwide promotion, run by Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Kenya, will reward consumers with cash, airtime, and data bundles.
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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa celebrates nine years of growth and shared opportunity

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) marks nine years since the transformative merger that established it as the continent’s largest Coca-Cola bottling partner.
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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Kenya gets closer to distributors

Over 200 Official Coca-Cola Distributors (OCCDs) took part in training sessions with Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Kenya aimed at further improving the business experience and helping them to grow their operations.
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