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Emmanuel Njuki Elected Chairperson of Uganda Alcohol Industry Association, Promises Collaborative Leadership
The Uganda Alcohol Industry Association (UAIA) has ushered in a new chapter of leadership with the election of Emmanuel Njuki, Legal and Corporate Affairs Lead at Nile Breweries Limited, as its new Chairperson.
Njuki was elected during the Association’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) headquarters in Kampala. He succeeds Jackie Tahakanizibwa of Uganda Breweries Limited and previously served as the Association’s Vice Chairman.
In his acceptance speech, Njuki pledged to strengthen collaboration among industry players, government regulators, and other stakeholders to foster responsible alcohol consumption and sustainable industry growth.
“I commend the outgoing leadership for their significant contributions to the growth and stability of the alcohol industry in Uganda,” Njuki said. “Their work has laid a strong foundation for us to build upon. I am committed to deepening stakeholder engagement to enhance industry standards and impact.”
Njuki will be deputized by MS Reddy of Premier Distillery. The newly constituted board also includes Sheila Sabune (Uganda Breweries Limited), Micah Musabe (Vicland Distributors), Prudence Ukonika (K-Roma Ltd), Patrick Pillay (Kakira Distillers), and Raghavendra Reddy (Blue Nile Distillers).
The Uganda Alcohol Industry Association, established in 2006, brings together alcoholic beverage manufacturers and key stakeholders to align industry interests and advocate for responsible drinking. It has played a central role in pushing for favourable legislation and upholding quality and safety standards across Uganda’s alcohol sector.
Outgoing Chairperson Jackie Tahakanizibwa was lauded for her steady leadership, particularly during a period marked by regulatory reforms and economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.
As Njuki assumes office, the Association is expected to continue championing industry-wide initiatives around compliance, responsible marketing, taxation policy engagement, and public health awareness.
With Uganda’s alcohol industry contributing significantly to the national economy through employment, taxation, and trade, Njuki’s leadership is seen as a timely opportunity to foster inclusive growth while addressing the evolving regulatory and social landscape.
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