How investor broke barriers in Kenya's craft beer industry

Wananchi Breweries Limited Director Mark Gender during an interview at the company in Ruaraka on February 5, 2025.

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Setting up a craft beer brewery in Kenya is not for the faint-hearted. Entrepreneurs must navigate a labyrinth of regulatory requirements, with licensing alone taking up to 24 months.

These challenges, however, have not deterred Mark Genders, one the growing number of investors determined to tap into Kenya’s growing craft beer market.

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