This archive report was first published on 19 June 2020.
On June 18, 2020, during a webinar hosted by the Atlantic Council, President Kenyatta was asked by moderator Katrina Manson to reveal his favorite Kenyan beer brand.
White Cap and Tusker Lager, both brewed by East African Breweries Limited (EABL) in Ruaraka, were the two options presented to the President.
When asked which one he preferred, President Kenyatta smiled and replied, "Without a doubt Tusker goes first but don't tell Kenya Breweries that."
Tusker, introduced in 1922, is the most popular beer brand in Africa, with over 700,000 hectoliters sold in Kenya annually.
Interestingly, White Cap Lager is a favorite of former President Mwai Kibaki, who is depicted on the beer's label, which features the snow-capped peak of Mount Kenya.
