Coca-cola Beverages Africa in Kenya Recognised As a Top Employer in 2026

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Kenya is proud to announce its recognition as a Top Employer for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute. It joins six other countries in the CCBA footprint in this elite group. CCBA has also been certified as a Top Employer in Africa for 2026 at the regional level. This year marks the first certification for CCBA’s operations in Kenya, Botswana, and Mozambique. In addition, this year represents the second consecutive year that CCBA has achieved regional-level certification, with its operations in Ethiopia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda also certified at a country level. Notably, all these countries have improved their performance compared to last year. The Top Employers Institute, active in 125 countries/regions, is considered to be the global authority in HR certification, benchmarking and advisory. Its programme certifies organisations based on the results of its HR Best Practices Survey which covers six domains including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Wellbeing. “This certification demonstrates our commitment to unparalleled professional growth for our people, providing an exciting journey of learning and development within a passionate, caring team,” said James Bowmaker, General Manager for CCBA in Kenya. “We thrive on delivering beloved Coke brands, making a positive impact on communities, and achieving market success together. We invest in our people to foster an inclusive and thriving workplace that accelerates our growth. Bowmaker added: “At CCBA, we don’t hand you a role, we create an opportunity, give you the tools and we challenge you to build a career, to make it yours.”