High Court Awards Heineken Distributor Sh1.7bn

Maxam Ltd, the distributor of Heineken beer lager in Kenya, has been awarded Sh1.7 billion for loss of business after the contract was unfairly terminated by Heineken East Africa Import Company Ltd and Heineken International B.V. The firm’s distribution agreement was also reinstated by the court.

Delivering the ruling, James Aaron Makau said the two firms illegally and unfairly purported to unilaterally terminate the agreement.