Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola today marks 70 years of operations
in Kenya when it also celebrates its 132nd birthday since developer and
founder John Pemberton sold the first bottle for just five cents in
Atlanta, US.
In 1948, the company started operations
selling imported Coca-Cola beverages from its plant on Addis Ababa Road
in Nairobi’s Industrial Area before starting to manufacture and bottle
the beverage.
“We take great pride in being a part of
Kenya’s fibre for over 70 years, and being a part of celebrations by
families and individuals who enjoy an ice-cold refreshment on a sunny
day,” Ahmed Rady, general manager of Coca-Cola East and Central Africa
franchise, said in a statement.
“With our three
bottling partners — CCBA Kenya (Coca-Cola Beverages Africa), Almasi
Beverages and Coastal Bottlers — the Coca-Cola system in Kenya employs
over 10,000 people directly and supports an estimated one million people
through its vast supply chain.
“This ensures that Coca-Cola products are always available
within an arm’s reach, through a network of more than 340,000 outlets
across the country.”
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