Kenafric Beverages and Bottling Limited has reaffirmed its leadership in Kenya’s beverage industry after securing four honours at the Kenya Beverage Excellence Awards 2025. The company was celebrated for its manufacturing excellence, innovation, and strong consumer connection across its STEAM Energy Drink range.
Kenafric Beverages and Bottling Limited was named Manufacturer of the Year Runner-Up, recognising its reliability, consistency, and dedication to quality manufacturing. Its flagship brand, STEAM, dominated the energy drink category with three major accolades.
STEAM was crowned Most Preferred Energy Drink Winner for its superior quality and trusted reputation among Kenyan consumers. The recently launched STEAM Recharge received the Most Preferred New Beverage Conceptaward for its innovation and refreshing, customer-focused formulation. In addition, the brand’s Power Up Game On Campaign earned First Runner-Up for Best Marketing Campaign of the Year, lauded for its creativity, engagement, and resonance with Kenya’s youth.
Speaking during the awards ceremony, Chehar Shah, Managing Director of Kenafric Beverages and Bottling Limited, expressed pride in the recognition:
“We are honoured by this recognition, which reflects the trust our consumers have in our products and the dedication of our team. The variants of the STEAM Energy Drinks embody our commitment to innovation and customer-centred product development, while Kenafric Beverages and Bottling Limited’s recognition as Runner-Up in the Manufacturer of the Year category underscores our unwavering focus on quality and reliability. These awards reaffirm our promise to continue delivering beverages that inspire and energise Kenya.”
The recognition for STEAM Recharge highlights Kenafric’s ability to anticipate and respond to evolving consumer needs through meaningful innovation. The company’s success across multiple categories reinforces its reputation as a trusted, quality-driven manufacturer focused on excellence and continuous improvement.
Emmaculate Aoko, Brand Manager for STEAM, added:
“This recognition is deeply rewarding because it comes directly from our consumers. STEAM and STEAM Recharge were developed through a deep understanding of what our customers want: reliability, refreshment, and energy that fit their lifestyle. The awards affirm our continuous drive to innovate, enhance quality, and deliver beverages that truly resonate with the Kenyan consumer.”
The Kenya Beverage Excellence Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and quality across the country’s beverage industry, recognising brands and manufacturers that set benchmarks in product development, marketing, and manufacturing. Categories cover soft drinks, bottled water, juices, dairy beverages, and energy drinks — with Kenafric Beverages standing out as one of the night’s top performers.
