Nairobi, May 29 -- The Supreme Court on Friday declined to review a decision directing officials of East African Breweries Ltd, including chief executive Jane Karuku, to appear before the High Court for contempt of court hearing in a long-running battle with Bia Tosha.

A bench of five judges of the top court rejected the application sought by EABL officials saying allegations of nondisclosure, concealment and misrepresentation of facts is best dealt with by the High Court, as directed by the court in February.

Ms Karuku together with Mr Andrew Kilonzo, managing director of Uganda Breweries Ltd, wanted the apex court to review the decision issued on February 17, saying the court condemned them unheard.

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