Kenafric Beverages and Bottling Limited Wins Big at the Kenya Beverage Excellence Awards 2025
Kenafric Beverages and Bottling Limited has received top recognition at the Kenya Beverage Excellence Awards 2025, winning multiple accolades for innovation, quality, and excellence in manufacturing.
The company’s flagship brand, STEAM Energy Drink, dominated the event with three major awards. STEAM was named the Most Preferred Energy Drink in Kenya, celebrated for its trusted quality and strong consumer appeal. Its newest variant, STEAM Recharge, earned the Most Preferred New Beverage Concept award for its innovation and refreshing, customer-focused design.
The Power Up Game On campaign by STEAM also won First Runner-Up for Best Marketing Campaign of the Year, recognised for its creativity, youth engagement, and impact in the Kenyan market.
Kenafric Beverages and Bottling Limited was further honoured as Manufacturer of the Year Runner-Up, a recognition of its consistent quality, reliability, and operational excellence.
Speaking at the awards, Chehar Shah, Managing Director of Kenafric Beverages and Bottling Limited, expressed pride in the achievement:
“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 STEAM Energy Drinks embody our commitment to innovation and customer-centred product development. Our recognition as Runner-Up for Manufacturer of the Year underscores our unwavering focus on quality and reliability. These awards reaffirm our promise to continue delivering beverages that inspire and energise Kenya.”
The success of STEAM and STEAM Recharge highlights Kenafric’s strong connection with evolving consumer lifestyles through innovation and brand authenticity.
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 outstanding brands and manufacturers that set new standards in Kenya’s beverage industry. The event recognises excellence across soft drinks, bottled water, juices, dairy beverages, and energy drinks.
