Why Kenyans are no longer 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, owner of popular fast-food chains like Chicken Inn and Pizza Inn in Kenya, attributes declining customer visits to a challenging economic climate. The company cites high taxes, a rising cost of living, and political unrest in major cities as key factors impacting their business.

Simbisa Brands Ltd, a Zimbabwean fast-food giant, highlighted these issues in its annual report for the year ended June 30, 2025.
The tough economic environment, characterized by high taxes and a rising cost of living, is deterring customers from eating out.
Political unrest in Kenya's major cities also negatively impacted key outlets.

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