Kegna Beverages Share Company proudly launched its flagship product, Kegna Beer, during a high-profile event on June 7, 2025, at the Addis Ababa Convention Center. The ceremony attracted over 700 distinguished guests, including senior government officials, national stakeholders, and industry leaders, marking a milestone in Ethiopian brewing history.
Crafted with care, Kegna Beer is a premium lager with 5% ABV, brewed using locally sourced, high-quality ingredients, including malted barley, hops, and water. It is set to hit the market mid-June in 33cl and 50cl bottles and 30-liter kegs, catering to Ethiopia’s evolving beer culture.
“This isn’t just made in Ethiopia—it’s made of Ethiopia,” said Abiyu Abera, Commercial Manager of Kegna Beverages. “It represents a shared vision, a collective legacy.”
Kegna Brewery, spanning 110 hectares in Ginchi Town, Oromia Region, features state-of-the-art facilities, merging global brewing standards with local expertise. With a production capacity of over 3 million hectoliters annually, it symbolizes a significant investment in Ethiopia’s industrial sector. Rooted in Ethiopian tradition, Kegna Beer goes beyond being a beverage; it’s a movement toward values-led business. Owned by more than 4,000 Ethiopian individuals, cooperatives, and organizations as a share company,
Kegna Beverages currently employs over 250 people and aims to create opportunities for over 1,000 nationwide.
“The profits from Kegna Beer flow back to the communities that built it—fueling opportunity, dignity, and national progress,” remarked Afework Legesse, Chief Operations Officer.
Kegna Beer will soon be available in bars, groceries, and restaurants nationwide. The launch is accompanied by celebratory events, including a Grand Launch for the public.
Kegna Beverages invites all Ethiopians to savor Kegna Beer and join this journey of collective pride and progress.
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