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Welcome to Bralirwa Plc’s page. BRALIRWA Ltd is a Rwandan company producing and selling beers and soft drinks.

The Company beer portfolio includes Primus, Mützig, Mützig Lite, Legend, Amstel, Turbo King and Huza produced in our Gisenyi brewery and Heineken beer which is imported. We produce Primus beer, our main brand since 1959 and our soft drinks plant started operating in 1974 in partnership with The Coca-Cola Company. We produce Coca-Cola brands; Coca-Cola, Fanta Orange and Fanta Citron, Fanta Fiesta,

Sprite, Krest Tonic and own brand Vital’ O, all available in glass bottle and PET bottles. The company was founded in 1957 with the construction of a brewery in Gisenyi, located at Lake Kivu. Since 1971, BRALIRWA Ltd is part of the internationally renowned Group Heineken which holds 75% of BRALIRWA Ltd shares while the 25% remaining shares are hold by independent shareholders. As a socially responsible company Bralirwa Ltd supports a variety of projects from Education to Health and Environment.

13/05/2026

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10/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the women whose care, strength, and presence shape lives every day.

To all mothers and mother figures, thank you for everything you do, often quietly, but always meaningfully.

Happy Mother’s Day

08/05/2026

Different tastes. Different moods. One trusted standard of quality.

Which BRALIRWA drink matches your vibe this weekend?

01/05/2026

Behind every bottle, every truck on the road, every moment of true togetherness, there are dedicated people making it happen. This Labor Day, we celebrate the hands, minds, and hearts that move our business. To our shopfloor teams, our office teams, our field force; Thank you for showing up, day after day, and making excellence look easy. Happy Labor Day.

30/04/2026

We are pleased to announce the signing of a partnership between BRALIRWA and Water Access Rwanda under our 2026 Social Impact Initiative, aimed at expanding access to safe and reliable water for underprivileged communities in Kigali.

Through this collaboration, 1,000 beneficiaries will gain improved water connections, contributing to better health, dignity, and everyday well‑being. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to creating meaningful social impact beyond our operations as we continue to brew a better world.

28/04/2026

This week we are celebrating Global Safety Week, under the theme “Commit to Safety”, reaffirming our commitment to keeping people safe by making the right choices every day at work and in the communities we serve.

At BRALIRWA, safety is our number one priority, with a clear goal of zero accidents. We are proud of the strong safety culture built across our operations, marked by over 11 years without accidents at our Soft Drinks Plant and more than 4 years at our Rubavu Brewery.

25/04/2026

Yesterday, BRALIRWA Plc held a commemorative event at the Nyanza Kicukiro Genocide Memorial to honor the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

The event was attended by the Director of Memory & Genocide Prevention at the Ministry of National Unity & Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE), IBUKA Executive Secretary, BRALIRWA’s Management Team, employees at the Kigali Soft Drinks Plant, as well as families and friends of our former colleagues who lost their lives during the Genocide.

The Managing Director, Ms. Ethel Emma-Uche, spoke about the significance of the occasion for BRALIRWA, stating that “We remember our former colleagues who were among the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. We honor their lives and we extend our heartfelt comfort to their families and loved ones during this period of commemoration.”

The Director of Memory and Genocide Prevention at the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE) highlighted the importance of remembrance as a pillar for national healing and prevention.

24/04/2026

Driving sustainable water use is at the core of our operations, and how we manage it reflects our sustainability commitments.

At BRALIRWA, wastewater from both of our production facilities is fully treated through our Wastewater Treatment Plants before being responsibly returned to the environment.

This approach supports environmental protection, helps prevent ecosystem degradation, and enables us to minimize our environmental footprint while maintaining high standards of sustainable brewing across our operations.

22/04/2026

We are pleased to share that BRALIRWA has been recognized with a HEINEKEN Global Digital & Technology Award for its role in implementing HEINEKEN’s Digital Backbone (DBB), a core part of its ambition to become the best‑connected brewer.

DBB is a digital foundation designed to harmonize business processes, standardize data, and connect systems, enabling more reliable and future‑ready operations. As the first HEINEKEN operating company to pilot DBB, BRALIRWA played a pivotal role in shaping this transformation.

This recognition reflects our determination and strong teamwork, driven by a pioneering mindset and a clear commitment to continuous improvement collaboration, and delivering digital transformation in action.

17/04/2026

Yesterday, BRALIRWA Plc observed the 32nd Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi at the Rubavu Genocide Memorial, to pay tribute to the victims including former colleagues who lost their lives.

The commemoration event was attended by the Mayor of Rubavu District, IBUKA President in Rubavu District, distinguished leaders, BRALIRWA’s management and Rubavu Brewery employees alongside friends and families of our former colleagues.

15/04/2026

Every bottle begins with a commitment to quality, sustainability, and local impact. By sourcing locally, we partner with over 3,000 farmers to grow barley sustainably, offering a dependable market that strengthens income stability and contributes to improved livelihoods.

Through crop rotation with food crops such as Irish potatoes and beans, barley farming helps improve soil health, supporting stronger yields over time and benefiting both current harvests and future farming seasons.

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KK 500 Street
Kigali

Website

http://www.bralirwa.co.rw/

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