Kenya

EVEREADY East Africa Ltd plant based in Nakuru and is one of the largest battery factories in Africa with a capacity of over 200 million pakapower batteries annually and a workforce of about 250 people. EVEREADY has an extensive network of associates and distributors whose support for its business in East Africa forms a far-reaching network to ensure that the company meets the power and shaving requirements of people all over East Africa.

Equity has evolved from a Building Society to a Microfinance Institution and now the all inclusive Nairobi Stock Exchange public listed commercial bank. With more than 2.8 million accounts, Equity is home to over 48% of all bank accounts in Kenya, making it the largest bank in the region in terms of customer base. The solidness of Equity bank is underpinned by its massive shareholder fund base of over Kshs.17 billion complemented by an additional Kshs.7 billion of subordinated tier two capital. The capital base makes Equity the most capitalized bank in the region. Equity Bank has received both local and global accolades for its unique and transformational financial model. The bank is credited for taking banking services to the people through its accessible, affordable and flexible service provision.

East African Breweries Ltd is East Africa's leading branded alcohol beverage business and has an outstanding collection of beer and spirits brands. With breweries, distilleries, support industries and a distribution network across the region, the group's diversity is an important factor in delivering the highest quality brands to East African consumers and long-term value to East African investors. EABL has an annual turnover of Kshs 30 Billion and it has the largest share of the beer industry in the region. The group employs more than 1000 people across East Africa. EABL has been awarded the accolade of the "Most Respected Company in East Africa", five years in a row (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 & 2004) in a survey conducted by Pricewaterhouse Coopers and the Nation Media Group.