history
1922
TUSKER LAGER’S FIRST BREW AT KBL, FIRST ORDER MADE TO THE EXCHANGE BAR, STANLEY HOTEL
1929
FIRST USE OF MALTED BARLEY INSTEAD OF IMPORTED MALT EXTRACTS
1969
FORMATION OF TUSKER FOOTBALL CLUB
It is one of the most successful clubs in Kenya with 13 Kenyan league championships, and 4 East African CECAFA Club Cup titles as of 2023. The club was known as Kenya Breweries until 1999, when the current name was adopted.
TUSKER FC is currently coached by the legendary coach Robert Matano.
1987
Tusker Malt was crafted; a fine beer made from choice malt & slow brewed for fuller flavor meant for those who want to savor the finer things in life
2006
Tusker Project Fame - an East African reality-singing competition show sponsored by Tusker Lager was launched. The show is similar to American Idols and Project Fame South Africa; musicians competed to win cash and a one-year record deal with Universal Music Group South Africa
2011
Tusker Lite – a beer that’s low on calories, was introduced for those who love to keep it lite
2013
Tusker officially sold in South Sudan through East African Beverages South Sudan Limited
2017
Tusker Cider was launched in Kenya - a deliciously crisp premium Cider made from fresh apples; crafted for those who yearn to be who they really are
2019
Tusker OKTOBAFEST was launched – ‘Kenya's premier beer festival’ that celebrates our AUTHENTIC KENYAN CULTURE
2021
Tusker Draught was launched – Tusker fresh from the tap
2022
Tusker Nexters was launched – a platform for the next generation to stand tall and make their mark
