NBL’s Emmanuel Njuki elected Chairperson of the Uganda Alcohol Industry Association

Emmanuel Njuki, the Legal and Corporate Affairs Lead at Nile Breweries Limited, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Uganda Alcohol Industry Association (UAIA). He succeeds Jackie Tahakanizibwa from Uganda Breweries.

The appointment occurred during the UAIA's 2025 Annual General Meeting held at the UMA headquarters in Kampala. Njuki, who previously served as the Vice Chairman of the UAIA, now assumes leadership of the association. MS Reddy from Premier Distillery will serve as his Deputy.

Upon his confirmation, Njuki pledged to enhance engagement among UAIA members, regulators, and key stakeholders to positively impact both the association and Uganda's alcohol industry. He commended the outgoing leadership for their significant contributions to the industry's growth and stability, stating their work provided a strong foundation. Njuki also expressed gratitude to his predecessors for their dedicated service and advocacy efforts for favorable industry legislation.

The UAIA board now includes Sheila Sabune (Uganda Breweries Limited), Micah Musabe (Vicland Distributors), Prudence Ukonika (K-Roma Ltd), Patrick Pillay (Kakira Distillers), and Raghavendra Reddy (Blue Nile Distillery).

The UAIA, established in 2006, unites alcoholic beverage manufacturers and other key players in Uganda to align their interests and promote responsible alcohol consumption.