Archive record · Brewery
BRALIRWA
Rwanda
- Founded
- Not recorded
- Archive ID
- TB-BVRB6Y0T
- Last checked
- Not yet checked
Who owns this brewery?
The direct owner is recorded. No company is held above it.
- BRALIRWAThis brewery
- Heineken N.V.Conglomerate
From the record
Summary
Regional source identifies Primus and beer production in Rwanda. Country seed — a starting point for this state, not a national sweep.
A summary written during research. The sourced facts are in the sections below.
Events
- BRALIRWA founded; brewery constructed in Gisenyi.1957
Opening
- Primus produced; BRALIRWA identifies it as first Rwandan beer.1959
FIRST_BEER
- HEINEKEN acquired 75% majority stake.1971
- BRALIRWA became first company listed on Rwanda Stock Exchange.2011
LISTING
- Local Heineken beer production began in Rwanda.2018
LOCAL_PRODUCTION
- New Gisenyi production line inaugurated as part of €30m expansion.2024
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Common questions about BRALIRWA
- Who owns BRALIRWA?
- BRALIRWA is owned by Heineken N.V.. BRALIRWA is based in , Rwanda.
- Is BRALIRWA still independent?
- No. BRALIRWA is owned by Heineken N.V. and is no longer independent.
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