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The Standard Group Plc is a
multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper
print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key
influence in matters of national and international interest.
British drinks giant Diageo Plc has agreed to sell its controlling stake in East African Breweries Ltd to Japan’s largest beer company Asahi Group Holdings in a deal worth $2.3 billion (Sh297 billion), marking the end of a decades-long presence for the spirits group in Kenya.
The London-based group said in a statement, on Wednesday, it has agreed to sell its stake in its Kenyan business as it looks to reduce its debt load through divestments.
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