Kenya's Machakos High Court froze the $2.3B Diageo EABL deal on June 22, blocking Asahi's acquisition as four petitions challenge the sale. Hearing set July 2.

Appointment comes months after Diageo agreed to sell its 65 percent stake in EABL for Sh296 billion.

Kenya's Machakos High Court froze the $2.3B Diageo EABL deal on June 22, blocking Asahi's acquisition as four petitions challenge the sale. Hearing set July 2.