Even the cheapest imported whiskies are pricier than Kenya's excellent beers (such as Diageo's Tusker).

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Tusker of Kenya, who are the defending champions, kick-off their campaign on Wednesday with a game against Hay-al-Arab of Sudan.

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The Company produces, markets, distributes and sells an extensive portfolio of alcoholic beverages including its flagship beer brand, Tusker Beer and spirits such as Baileys, Smirnoff and Black Label.

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With her skis remounted and all of us packed into the Rover, enjoying our last cold sips of Tusker Export, we head out of town toward Mount Kenya National Park, following the dirt roads deeper and deeper into plantation country.

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