The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has suspended the importation of 52 alcoholic beverage brands and ordered a full recall of products already in the country.
The emergency directive took effect immediately because of serious public health concerns with importers being told to stop bringing in the affected products and submit official recall reports to the Rwanda FDA within three working days.
The Authority ordered a total recall of all the listed products. Distributors being ordered to contact their clients, collect the products, return the remaining stock to importers and provide details of the recall.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF THE IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. pic.twitter.com/MkUH7xSiXR
— Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (@RwandaFDA) August 5, 2026
The affected brands come from six countries. India has the largest number, with 21 brands.
Some of them are Dyno Premium Whisky, Yello Designer Whisky, Zoya Premium Gin, Bazooka Strong Whisky, Red Bazooka Blended Deluxe Whisky, Magic Moments Chocolate Vodka and Rangeela Contemporary Indian Vodka.
Kenya has five brands on the list. They are Kenya King and Safari Gin, produced by London Distillers Kenya Ltd; Gilbeys Gin from Kenya Breweries Limited; and Avalon Premium Vodka and Sweet Berry Vodka, manufactured by Zheng Hong (K) Ltd.
Tanzania has 14 affected brands. They include Konyagi, made by Tanzania Distilleries Limited, Diamond Rock Gin, Strong Dry Gin, Tzee Lemon and Ginger, Kiwingu Spirit and Blackhat.
Uganda’s products include Bond 7 Whisky, Club 5 Gin, Tembo Liqueur, XS Gin and Pan Master Whisky. Karibu Gin from Burundi and Exo Vodka Energy Mix from Poland are also included.
Retailers and distributors have been ordered to stop selling or distributing the products, and remove all advertisements and promotional materials from shops, public spaces and online platforms.
Consumers have been advised to stop using the listed drinks immediately. The Rwanda FDA warned that the list may not be complete and said more products could be suspended and recalled.
Businesses that fail to follow the directive may face penalties under Rwanda’s laws.
