NAIROBI Kenya, Nov 15- African Originals a Kenya’s craft spirits brand won the Kenya Beverage Excellence Awards 2024.
The Company has clinched multiple awards underscoring its commitment to quality and innovation in the beverage industry.
It was awarded as the Most Preferred Ready-to-Drink Tea , Most Preferred Cider (KO Passion and Lime Cider), Most Preferred Local Gin (5.8 Gin), and as the Manufacturer of the Year.
Principal Secretary for Industry Juma Mukhwana, lauded the Kenyan manufacturers for their resilience and excellence.
However, Mukhwana challenged young people to venture into manufacturing, emphasizing the government’s support for youth entrepreneurs through grants to help them launch their businesses.
The PS emphasized the significance of the African Union Free Trade Agreement, encouraging local manufacturers to leverage the agreement to expand intra-African trade, hence boosting the economic growth across the continent.
“Winning these awards is a testament to our team’s dedication, our loyal partners, and the customers who believe in our mission. We’re not just crafting beverages; we’re telling the story of Africa’s vibrant flavors while supporting the communities that make it all possible. This recognition fuels our passion to continue innovating and growing, both locally and across Africa,” said Alex Chappatte, CEO and Founder of African Originals.
Founded in 2018, African Originals has consistently pushed the envelope in creating exceptional craft beverages that celebrate the richness of African ingredients and traditions.
The brand is renowned for its dedication to sustainability and community empowerment, partnering with local farmers to source mangoes from Makueni, passion fruits from Eldoret, baobab from Kilifi, and mint from Kiambu, as well as botanicals from the Maasai community.
