Fast food chains feel the heat as Kenyans shun eating out

Kenyans are ending 2025 significantly worse off than a year ago, with the cost of a basket of essential goods from food to transport having risen sharply, according to official data...

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Simbisa Brands Ltd, the parent company of popular fast-food chains like Chicken Inn and Pizza Inn in Kenya, is facing significant challenges due to a tough economic environment. The company's annual report attributes declining customer traffic to high taxes, a rising cost of living, and political unrest affecting key outlets.

Simbisa Brands Ltd cited a tough economic environment, including high taxes and increased cost of living, for reduced customer numbers.
The company's annual report for the year ending June 30, 2025, highlighted the impact of these economic pressures.
Political unrest in major cities exacerbated the situation for the fast-food giant.