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EABL starts local production of Captain Morgan rum

Kenya Breweries head of innovation Fred Otieno and managing director Jane Karuku at the launch of Tusker Cider last year. PHOTO | CHARLES KAMAU | NMG

By  MUGAMBI MUTEGI

East African Breweries Limited (EABL) #ticker:EABL has started brewing Captain Morgan Gold at its Ruaraka brewery in Nairobi as it seeks to tap into the growing market of spirits drinkers.

The regional brewer, which has until now been importing the rum produced by its parent firm Diageo, is now producing the premium spirit in the 250ml bottle at a recommended retail price of Sh270.

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