NBL Voted Uganda’s Most Admired Alcoholic Beverage Brand!
Nile Breweries Ltd has been honoured as the Most Admired Ugandan Brand in the alcoholic beverages category at the prestigious Brand Africa 100 awards! The awards identify the most admired brands that are building Africa’s reputation, driving economic growth, and inspiring confidence in African businesses. The rankings are based on independent, consumer-led research, making this […]
Nile Breweries Limited restores part of the Kibaale Wetland to safeguard River Rwizi and boost community livelihoods
Nile Breweries Limited (NBL), in partnership with World Wide Fund Uganda (WWF), has announced the demarcation and restoration of 15 kilometers of the Kibaale Wetland in the Kakigani micro-catchment area along River Rwizi. The Kibaale wetland is one of the biggest wetlands and tributaries of River Rwizi, one of South Western Uganda’s most critical water […]
Echoes of Rwizi: NBL Participates in a Race for Revival!
The grounds of the Boma Golf Course in Mbarara were alive with purpose this past weekend as our team joined hundreds of community members for the 4th Edition of the Rwizi Run. This event resonated deeply with us because it directly supports one of our core sustainability goals: to have an improved water quality and […]
Castle Lite Sponsors Inaugural Marketers Golf Tournament & Clinic
Castle Lite, a leading brand under Nile Breweries Ltd, proudly sponsored the first-ever Marketers Golf Tournament & Clinic held at the prestigious Entebbe Club on Sunday, July 20, 2025. This landmark event was specifically designed for marketing professionals and business enthusiasts, effectively demonstrating golf’s unique dual power: as a compelling athletic pursuit and a prime […]
NBL’s Emmanuel Njuki Elected as UAIA Chairperson
Our Legal and Corporate Affairs Lead, Emmanuel Njuki, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Uganda Alcohol Industry Association (UAIA). The election took place yesterday, ushering in a new era of leadership for the association. The UAIA is an organization that brings together the alcoholic beverages manufacturers and other key players in Uganda. […]
Nile Breweries Mbarara Plant wins National Environment Sustainability Award
Nile Breweries Limited’s Mbarara Brewery has been recognised by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) for its outstanding commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices in Uganda during the 2025 National Environment Sustainability Awards. Held under the theme “Fostering Cleaner Production to Advance Sustainable Development in Uganda,” the awards celebrated organisations that are leading the way in […]
NBL and Yo-Waste Pioneer Glass Recycling in Uganda
We’re pleased to announce the successful completion of our glass bottle recycling pilot, run in partnership with local tech startup Yo-Waste through the AB InBev 100+ Accelerator Program. From August 2024 to March 2025, the project collected 63 metric tons of post-consumer glass across Kampala and nearby areas, exceeding our 50-ton target! Though Uganda doesn’t […]
UAIA Launches Report on Illicit Alcohol Trade
The Uganda Alcohol Industry Association (UAIA) has launched a new report aimed at expanding knowledge and understanding of the drivers behind the illicit alcoholic drinks trade, including its structure, scale, and impact on government revenue in Uganda. Euromonitor was commissioned to conduct this independent study to provide unbiased data and insights into the illicit alcohol […]
Nile Breweries Celebrates Double Victory at 2025 OHS Awards for Safety Excellence!
We are proud to announce that we were declared the overall winner at the 2025 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Awards, organised by the Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development. The awards ceremony took place yesterday at Namanve Industrial Park, commemorating the International World Day for Safety and Health at Work. This year’s theme […]
Celebrating a 40% Reduction In Water Usage: Cheer To Nature
We celebrated World Water Day under the theme “Cheers to Nature”at our Mbarara Plant—a site that has achieved a remarkable 40% reduction in water usage since 2013 (when it was commissioned) through innovative technologies and sustainable practices. The event began with a bamboo tree-planting initiative along the buffer zone of River Rwizi, reinforcing our commitment […]
THE CHAIRMAN IS BACK!
We have officially reintroduced Chairman’s Extra Strong Beer (ESB) to the Ugandan market, responding to high consumer demand for a strong, refined beer that embodies leadership, ambition, and success. This beer, which now comes in a sophisticated 330ml bottle with a sleek and modern label design offers a distinctive and premium experience, setting a new […]
NBL Becomes Official Red Bull Distributor
Nile Breweries Limited has entered into a distribution agreement with Red Bull and Charms, becoming an official distributor of Red Bull products in Uganda. This partnership will expand the product offerings available on the AB-Inbev BEES marketplace e-commerce platform, enabling businesses throughout Uganda to access a broader range of products with greater ease and reliability. […]