Nairobi, Aug. 10 -- A parliamentary committee wants the competition watchdog to ensure that the proposed acquisition of British multinational Diageo's stake in East African Breweries PLC (EABL) by Japan's Asahi Group Holdings does not undermine market competition or prejudice the interests of local farmers, distributors, employees and consumers.

The Finance and National Planning Committee chaired by Molo MP Kuria Kimani has asked the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) to ensure binding safeguards for farmers and competitors in the proposed Diageo-Asahi deal.

Speaking at a meeting with the CAK on the proposed sale, the committee demanded to know whether the transaction has specific safeguards to protect stakeholders following the owner...