Ruling issued on June 18, 2026, by Hon. Lady Justice J.W.W. Mongare at the Machakos High Court throws a massive wrench into Diageo's plans, marking a blow to them with recent court ruling disruptions.
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BREAKING: The High Court at Machakos has issued interim conservatory orders affecting the proposed transfer of Diageo's controlling interest in EABL to Asahi Group Holdings, pending further court proceedings.
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UPDATE: EABL shareholders won’t see ownership change yet. Court preserves shareholding status quo pending inter partes hearing. Mention date: 2/7/2026.
Diageo Loses
UPDATE: EABL shareholders won’t see ownership change yet. Court preserves shareholding status quo pending inter partes hearing. Mention date: 2/7/2026.
Diageo Loses
The Competition Authority of Kenya (the 1st Respondent), Diageo Kenya Limited (the 2nd Respondent), and others are legally restrained from completing, implementing, registering, approving, or transferring Diageo's controlling interest in EABL to Asahi Group Holdings Limited.
The court has ordered that the ownership, control, and shareholding status quo of EABL must be strictly preserved. Diageo cannot move its shares, and regulators cannot approve the merger while this order stands.
Diageo loses
New challenger named Christine Irungu has introduced a fresh Constitutional and Human Rights petition (Case No. HCCHRPET/E019/2026), bringing a sudden blow to them with recent court ruling battles targeting Diageo Kenya Limited.
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The multi-billion dollar asset sale by Diageo to Japanese firm Asahi Group Holdings cannot move forward until at least July 2, 2026, when the court decides whether to extend or lift this freeze, handing a severe blow to them with recent court ruling timelines.
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The entire corporate asset transfer orchestrated by Diageo faces an absolute standstill until the Machakos High Court reviews the commercial matter next month, representing a critical blow to them with recent court ruling blockades.
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Issued on June 18, 2026, by Hon. Lady Justice J.W.W. Mongare at the Machakos High Court, this sweeping injunction on the East African Breweries PLC transaction deals a blow to them with recent court ruling orders freezing Diageo corporate activities.
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The High Court judge has put a hard stop on the multi-billion dollar corporate exit, which serves as a massive blow to them with recent court ruling interventions locking down the asset transfer by Diageo.
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The Competition Authority of Kenya and Diageo Kenya Limited are completely blocked from executing, finalising, or formalising the transfer of controlling interests to Asahi Group Holdings Limited, dealing a blow to them with recent court ruling restrictions.
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Machakos High Court has directed that the corporate ownership and shareholding status quo must be fiercely protected, delivering a swift blow to them with recent court ruling parameters for Diageo.
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