This archive report was first published on 4 January 2020.
On January 4, 2020, the High Court allowed East African Breweries Limited (EABL) to collect its branded beer bottles from the market, pending the determination of a case filed by six distributors of Keroche Breweries.
Justice Grace Nzioka directed the beer maker to collect its branded bottles and restrained both parties from placing any related advertisements, pending her ruling on January 24.
The judge will rule on whether to strike out the suit or issue interim orders stopping EABL from collecting the bottles.
Through lawyer Kamau Karori, EABL argued for the striking out of the case, citing a similar matter filed before another judge in 2017.
However, advocate Irungu Kang'ata, representing the distributors, argued that they were suffering due to the collection of the bottles, which were their only source of income.
Mr. Kang'ata urged Justice Nzioka to stop the harassment of the distributors, who were caught in the crossfire of trade wars between EABL and KBL.
