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Food Processing Companies In Kenya

Athi river mining was founded in 1974 by H J paunrana. It was mainly doing Agricultural Lime, Processed Minerals for Paint, Rubber, and Glass. Arm is now involved in agriculture and food and manufacturing. Its offices is at Rhino House Chiromo Road in Westlands Nairobi, Kenya. One can call +254 202 667 675 or +254 202 667 676 for more information.

Bidco

Bidco Oil Refineries Ltd was originally established as a manufacturing organization, committed to using the most efficient modern technologies to produce a superior range of products. Bidco Oil Refineries is located at thika and one can call +254 672 821 000 for more details.

Kapa Oil

(kenya oil refernies) with time, KAPA ventured into the productions of edible oils. KAPA is proud to be the first company to introduce use of reusable plastic containers for packaging cooking fats. It’s located at Mombasa road Nairobi. One can call +254 206 420 000 for further information about the company.

Finlays 

Finlays is principally focused on tea, although recent expansion has seen it move into rubber, flowers and fresh produce. It’s located in Kericho.

Kenya Seed Company

It’s a state Corporation that produces and markets top quality seeds for the country’s farming community with an overall objective of adding value to the farming business and contributing to food sufficiency in Kenya. It’s located in Kitale at mbegu plaza 2nd floor.

Maisha Flour Mills Ltd

Was stared as a family business in 1993 with only a handful of staff and vehicles, having taken over a mill which had been closed for some time. Over time the company has evolved from a humble family business into a professionally managed organization that is highly respected in its field of operation, but still upholds family values, it’s located in Nairobi-Nanyuki Main Road near KCC Kiganjo Depot.

Others include;

  • Premier Food Industries Ltd

  • Razco Ltd

  • Nestlé Foods Kenya Ltd

  • Kenya nut company

  • Mumias sugar etc

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Food Courts And Eateries Within Capital Centre Along Mombasa Road In Nairobi, Kenya

Capital Centre in Kenya is a departmental store located along Mombasa Road in Nairobi. Capital Centre in Nairobi is strategically positioned in proximity to the Nairobi National Park as well as the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. Capital Centre in Kenya is located approximately 4 km from the Nairobi Central Business District along Mombasa Road. Capital Centre is the most convenient departmental store for Nairobi residents of the renowned south B and south C estates. To get to Capital Centre from Nairobi city, You can board matatu number 33 on the matatu stage opposite Kenya National Archives and next to Turskys Imara in commercial. You could also board a taxi to Capital Centre from Nairobi town in Kenya

The Capital Centre complex in Nairobi has been recently renovated and covers an area of close to 14, 000 square metres. Capital Centre hosts a Maasai market in Nairobi every Wednesday from 9 am till 7pm. The Maasai market held in Capital Centre in Nairobi offers Kenyan handmade and authentic crafts, bags, jewelry and other culturally rich items.

Some of the food courts and eateries found within Capital Centre in Nairobi are:

Taj Express in Capital Centre

Taj Express is a court found in Capital Centre offering authentic Indian cuisine. Taj Express in Nairobi is found on the ground floor of Capital Centre along Mombasa Road. Taj Express only deals in vegan cuisine in Kenya.

Wimpy in Capital Centre

Wimpy in Nairobi is a food chain in Capital Centre that has its outlets even within the central business district of Nairobi. Wimpy in Nairobi is located on the ground floor of the Capital Centre along Mombasa Road and is famous for the sake of fast foods and burgers.

Dormans Coffee in Capital Centre

Dormans Coffee in Kenya is one of the famous Kenyan coffee joints with outlets all over Nairobi. Dormans is a coffee and ice-cream outlet in Capital Centre along Mombasa Road in Nairobi. Dormans Coffee outlet in Capital Centre also serves snacks such as cakes and smoothies. Dormans limited in Kenya is found on the ground floor at the Capital Center in Nairobi.

Haveli Restaurant in Capital Centre

Haveli Restaurant is located on the ground floor of Capital Centre in Nairobi. Haveli Restaurant is an outlet that majorly focuses on Indian food in Nairobi.

Zebra Lounge in Capital Centre

For the wine and beer lovers, Zebra Lounge in Capital Centre is the outlet to check out. The Zebra Lounge is located on the first level of the Capita Centre in Nairobi. Zebra Lounge is a serene wine and bar grill that is found along Mombasa Road in Nairobi.

Mister Wok in Capital Centre

Mister Wok in Capital Centre is an eatery set for the lovers of Chines cuisine in Nairobi. Mister Wok Hotel is one of the famous hotels within Nairobi city that deals with Chinese cuisine in Kenya. Mister Wok is found on the first level of Capital Centre along Mombasa Road.

These are some of the eateries in Nairobi situated within Capital Centre that help you sort out those biting hunger pangs.

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First Donkey Slaughter-House To Be Opened In Naivasha, Kenya

So, Donkey Meat is legal in Kenya! To top it all, there is an entrepreneur in Naivasha, who is willing to start up a donkey slaughter-house. Kenyans do not have to worry anymore about the quality and cleaniliness of donkey meat anymore. 

This will mark the end of donkey ripped off meat by the road sides and in the bushes by butchers and traders in most parts of Kenya. Donkey meat has infact been legal for a long time. But who will be buying the donkey meat?

Kenyans who do not like the sound of equine meat (donkey meat), you do not have to worry anymore. The entrepreneur, Mr John Ngonjo intends to expoert the donkey meat to China, where there is a ready market for donkey meat.

The donkey slaughter house in Naivasha is to be started with Ksh 15 Million and it will create around 30 job vacancies in Kenya. 

The Donkey Slaughter House will be the first in Kenya and Africa at large.

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Fast Food Joints In Nairobi, Kenya

Appetizing, Convenient, Divine, Enjoyable, Mouth-watering are some of the words that can be used to describe Fast foods in Kenya. Most people in Kenya prefer fast foods due to their affordability and also convenience owing to their busy schedules. In Kenya, there exists a wide variety of fast food places from where one would get fast food that spoil you for choice. Within the CBD of Nairobi and around most of Kenya we have Kenchic Inn, which specializes in chips and rotisserie style chicken commonly referred to as ‘kuku Sama’. Meals in Kenya in these joints are the locals favourite because of the low prices, taste, and the chicken quality. Staple menu in Kenya has quarter, half, and full chicken meals with fries.

The Innscor Kenya Ltd, which owns various franchises such as Pizza inn, Galito’s, creamy inn and chicken inn in Kenya, also provide the nation with fast foods. Most of these fast food joints in Kenya are found together within the same location either in the city of Nairobi or at various selected Oil Libya petrol stations and Kenol/ Kobil Petrol stations in Kenya thus providing food on the go for the average consumers.

Pizza inn in Kenya specializes in a variety of American-style pizzas and pitta breads and has a large selection of tantalizing flavors to satisfy the palate such as the peri peri, meat deluxe among others. Pizza in in Nairobi are especially well known for their weekly deals known as terrific Tuesday where you get two pizzas at a subsidized price and are a hit among many Nairobi people. Galito’s and chicken inn in Nairobi also offer different styles chicken meals such as  the marinated flame grilled chicken, chicken burgers that mostly come with fries and salads and also the chicken strips and rice that are bound to satisfy the customer.

For those looking for crispy crunchy, Chicken Steers in Nairobi is the place to be, it boasts of the widest range of flame grilled burgers, tasty fried chicken, grilled chicken and excellent chips bound to excite your taste buds.  Steers has its sister joint known as Debonairs Pizza in Nairobi which  offers various pizzas allowing customers to choose from a range of classic and special pizzas.  Pizza inn also offers various subs which are a French baguette with lots of choices.

New entrant to the market of fast foods is KFC in Nairobi. KFC in Nairobi has three restaurants distributed around Nairobi. KFC in Kenya are well known for their chicken that boasts of a secret recipe that gives it spicy tasty trademark flavor. For the burger lovers there are new entrants in the fast food market known as Big Square in Nairobi, that have a wonderful selection of tasty juicy burgers, succulent ribs, fresh salads and also a variety of cakes and tea/coffee.

For those out for more variety of chicken, Chicking has impressed many with their halal fried chicken. Delicious, crispy with generous portions with branches in Nairobi town and parklands in Nairobi outskirts. For those in Kenya that still feel the fast food selection is narrow there are still a number of smaller restaurants around many malls around the country with equally good food to satisfy your needs and cravings.  So next time you are hungry and could do with a quick meal you know where to go in Kenya. Bon appetite!

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Champagne Bars in Nairobi – Kenya

In Kenya people embrace revolutions. They take ideas and run with them. For instance in late 2011,2012 and 2013 lounges sprung up in the capital. People appreciated relaxing and listening to slow music under the dimmed lights. This saw the birth of lounges like Alabaster lounge, Brew Bistro lounge, Secrets lounge among others. Something else is brewing, The Champagne Bar. Champagne is a luxury drink that’s great especially when it is sparkling in a tall glass. It is a drink reserved for the crème de la crème of society. Closer home a few champagne bars have sprung up in a bid to cater for the upper class society in Kenya. Men with briefcases come here after a long day of work. It is a place to meet with friends or chill out between destinations while on holiday. There are a few champagne bars that have become all the rage.

The Champagne Bar Sankara Hotel Nairobi

It was launched on Friday, 3rd August, 2012. It is located on the 7th floor of this luxurious Nairobi hotel. It is definitely a place to kick back, relax and enjoy the smooth champagne bubbles kiss your tongue. In this bar there are champagnes, champagne cocktails and a vast selection of the finest single Malt whiskies. In their portfolio is Moet and Chandon, Taittinger Brut Reserve, Hibiki (A Japanese Malt whisky) and others whose names I can’t pronounce. These are carefully selected by the experts so you can’t go wrong with this. The ambience in this place is to die for. For a moment you feel like you are in Vegas. The seats are made of palm wood that is hand carved. You can view the skyline especially at night. The view is to die for with all the lights. There is also a lounge where people can relax after long days at work. The bar opens from 6pm to 1am and the dress code is smart.

Sevens Seafood and Grill Champagne Bar

Sevens is taken to be one of the cities Steak and seafood outlet. It is very innovative in that t serves the best seafood from Indian Ocean. It also serves the finest beef aged in the best meat rooms. This beef is locally produced. They get it from the finest cows. Think prawns, oysters, lobsters and fish. This is well prepared by their gourmet chefs. They even have their own signature sauces. This is one of the best experiences ever. It has a cocktail bar. This place is beautiful. And did you know that this is the only bar in East Africa that has been endorsed and credited by Veuve Clicquot. So you can imagine the many types of champagne from Veuve that are served. I think this is one of the best places I have been to. I loved the martinis and they even have ice-cream cocktails. I wish I had a sweet tooth. This is a place that excited me. I would definitely love to work here. The experience was something id love to redo.

Kenyans are coming of age and most people in the upper class are craving luxury drinks.  The champagne bar experience is great. One feels like you are in another city.

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Best Hotels In Narok Town

DALLAS GUEST PLACE

It is situated at entrance to Narok town in Rift Valley Kenya. It is on the left side on Bomet-Narok highway. It is the biggest restaurant in the county of Narok. It has a swimming pool, recreation facilities (kid’s toys and picnic place) and a meeting hall and the best bathrooms and toilet rooms within the Hotel compound. It offers services like free photography. It has fully furnished accommodation. It is the most cleanest and has good and quality services from its attendants with a high and best security. It was ranked the best in the county as the best in services to its customers. It largely attracts customers from Classic company.

MARA LINK GUEST RESTARAUNT

It is situated just before the main entrance of Narok town. It is on the right side of Bomet-Narok highway in Rift Valley Kenya. It is the second biggest hotel in the county of Narok. It has a well furnished accommodation. It attracts more tourists due to its high security to all the customers who come to the place. It has a good management that ensures good provision of goods and services to its visitors.

MAHOGANY KLUB

It is situated at the center of the town near Kim’s hotel in Rift Valley Kenya. It is the third largest hotel in the county of Narok. It has well furnished rooms and living rooms. It has no swimming pools. However it has a high security and quality services to its customers.

CRYSTALS KLUB

It is situated in the center of the town and it is in Rift Valley Kenya. It has the best food for the visitors. It has well furnished washrooms and a clean accommodation rooms for its customers wishing to spend overnight within. It has a high security with good services right from the gateman to its attendants. It is an upcoming best restaurant in the county of Narok.

 

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Best Hotels In Bomet Town

BREVAN RESTAURANT

It is situated at entrance to Bomet town in Rift Valley Kenya in Rift Valley Kenya. It is on the left side on Narok-Bomet highway. It is the biggest hotel in the county of Bomet. It has a swimming pool, recreation facilities (kid’s toys and picnic place) and a meeting hall and the best bathrooms and toilet rooms within the Hotel compound. It offers services like free photography. It has fully furnished accommodation. It is the most cleanest and has good and quality services from its attendants with a high and best security. It was ranked the best in the county as the best in services to its customers. It also has a panoramic view of the town of Bomet.

TWIGGS GUEST RESTAURANT

It is situated just a hundred meters away from Bomet Christian Unity Church in Rift Valley Kenya. It is on the right side of Narok-Bomet highway in Rift Valley Kenya. It is the second biggest hotel in the county of Bomet. It has a big hall that has since held Miss Bomet competition. It has a well furnished accommodation. It is well known for big events hosting in the county. It has the best security to all the customers who come to the place. It has a panoramic view of the county for the visitors to refresh themselves. It offers good cuisine both locally and internationally.

MILELE CLUB RESTAURANT

It is situated at the center of the town near Bomet green stadium in Rift Valley Kenya in Rift Valley Kenya. It is the third largest hotel in the county of Bomet. It has well furnished rooms and living rooms. It has no swimming pools. However it has a high security and quality services to its customers.

COUNTY KLUB BOMET

It is situated near the Co-operative Bank opposite Transmara General Stores in Rift Valley Kenya. It is in Rift Valley Kenya. It has the best food for the visitors. It has well furnished washrooms and a clean accommodation rooms for its customers wishing to spend overnight within. It has a high security with good services right from the gateman to its attendants.

 

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BEST HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS IN KERICHO

TAIDYS KERICHO

It is situated near the HASS station just before the main entrance to kericho town in Rift Valley Kenya. It is on the right on Kericho-Bomet highway. It is the biggest hotel in the county of Kericho. It has a swimming pool, recreation facilities (kid’s toys and picnic place), a golf-club and a meeting hall and the best bathrooms and toilet rooms within the Hotel compound. It offers services like free photography. It has fully furnished accommodation. It is the most cleanest and has good and quality services from its attendants with a high and best security. It was ranked the best in the county as the best in services to its customers.

KERICHO TEA HOTEL

It is situated just a hundred meters before Kericho day secondary school. It is on the right side Nakuru-Kericho highway in Rift Valley Kenya. It is the second biggest hotel in the county of kericho. It has recreation activities like the swimming pool and the resting bays that attract the visitors from abroad and within the country. It has a big hall that has since held night clubs for the various fm stations in Kenya. It is a place that is well known for hosting various festivals that includes; the church, government and even the kid’s festivals. It is boosted by fully and well furnished accommodation. It is well known for big events hosting in the county. It has the best security to all the customers who come to the place. It has a panoramic view of the tea zones in the county for the visitors to refresh themselves. It offers good cuisine both locally and internationally.

MWANANCHI RESTAURANT

It is situated just at the main entrance from the highway near Chai Ndege SACCO. It is on the left side of Kericho-Bomet highway in Rift Valley Kenya. It is the third largest hotel in the county of kericho. It has well furnished rooms and living rooms. It has no swimming pools but has meeting rooms with a hall that can host a thousand people. It is known for hosting kids’ festivals as it has the kid toys and sliding bays. However it has a high security and quality services to its customers. it has a resting place for the visitors and a attractive site to look at the tea zones in the area.

TEAVALE COTTAGES KERICHO

It is situated near the K-Rep Bank just behind the Kericho Toyotas supply. It is in Rift Valley Kenya. It is the best ideal place for all the conferences and other festivals. It has well furnished washrooms and a clean accommodation rooms. It has a high security with good services right from the gate to the rooms inside.

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Amaica The Restaurant: High End Restaurant For Traditional Delicacies In Nairobi

Amaica The Restaurant is the perfect eating point for authentic Kenyan cuisine under the serene environment of the classy Nairobi’s elevated Westlands area. This is the ideal place for family hangouts, business retreats and romantic dates for an exciting and typical Kenyan experience inside the capital city.

Cuisine: African, Kenyan

Description: A perfect representation of Kenya’s diverse cultures. The restaurant serves all typical Kenyan dishes from different regions and communities of Kenya.

Location

There are 2 branches of Amaica within Nairobi City.

  • Amaica Westlands, located off Peponi Road, Getathuri Gardens

There is an ample, secure parking.

  • Amaica Milimani, located at the junction of Ralph Bunche and Milimani road, Nairobi.

It has ample secure parking.

Contacts

Clients can learn about, or make reservations for excellent services at Amaica The Restaurant using the following contact

Official Website: www.amaica.co.ke

Telephone: +254 724 477663

email: [email protected]

 

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A List Of Typical Kenyan Delicacies

As a great tourist destination for foreigners, Kenya offers a diverse collection of food that gives visitors an exciting experience of unique africa cuisine.  Below is a list of the most common Kenyan delicacies:

Pilau

This is a typical meal of the coastal communities. It is usually a type of spiced rice dishes. The delicacy is a popular meal among Arabs and Indians who have resided along the coastal region for centuries.

Nyama

This is usually beef, but also means goat meat, mutton or pork. It may be roast/grilled, fried or bolied. It is mainly prepared with other ingredients such as onions and tomatoes to be served as a great stew.

Ingokho/kuku

This refers to chicken meat. Traditionally, the delicacy was a reserve of the Western people of Kenya, mainly the luhya community. Presently, ingokho has become a common delicacy in all regions of Kenya.

Ugali

Presently, ugali is the  staple food in Kenya. In the past, this was usually a popular meal for the Luhya comunity of Western Kenya. It is taken along common stews including  the famous ingokho and specially prepared vegetables.

Githeri

Githeri refers to a mixture of cooked maize and beans. It is a precious for Central Kenya communities, especially the Kikuyu community.

Roasted Maize

Roasted maize is a common delicacy. For travellers, this is a common meal that can be bought easily at market centres along major roads. It is most popular in Western and Rift Valley regions where maize farming is a major agricultural activity.

Other common delicacies in Kenya include:

  • Chapati

  • Mandazi

  • Ground nuts

  • Sukuma wiki (collard greens/kales)

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