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World's leading fast-food chain, McDonald’s has refuted reports that there were plans to open its first outlet in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.
Earlier reports said that the US-based chain was planning to open a restaurant in Nairobi by June 2018, after it had invited investors to put in applications for a Kenya franchise in 2014.
However, McDonald's global head of corporate affairs Ron Christianson termed the reports as false. The reports indicated the franchised branch was to be opened at Total fuel station on Dennis Pritt Road in Kilimani area, Nairobi.
“I want to advise that there is no truth to the reports you reference. We have no plans to open in Kenya,” Mr Christianson told Business Daily.
McDonald’s is currently operating in more than 100 countries, with a total of 36,000 outlets. In Africa, McDonald's only runs in South Africa, Morocco and Egypt.
In recent years, global fast food brands such as Subway, Hardee’s, Domino’s Pizza, Cold Stone Creamery and Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) have entered Kenyan market.
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Mugi, don't mean to be a party popper, lakini I would have supported it's opening in hindsight. It's lost revenue and employment opportunity for the young, up and coming youths. McD is a good flexible employer for those looking for a springboard to other avenues whilst making a coin or two on the side. Junk food is rife in Nairobi, so another junk outlet will not make much of a difference. Yes, the middle class will be fatter and our health service may not be equipped to deal with the after effects of bad eating habits, lakini if you are chumned enough to afford this junk, then you should be educated enough to know that moderation is the key.
@Sukari, I second this. We need more jobs in Kenya, not less. And any business that wants to operate in Kenya should be encouraged to do so by the government. A McD is not a small investment and having one in Kenya will help to attract other international brands in to the local market providing more jobs. I am not bothered by the fact that it is a fast food.
@Sukari. It is not a matter of moderation. Their food is full of additive chemicals. Those middle class you are talking about are they ones who call us for Harambee all the time. Sijui nani ni mgonjwa changia sisi. Better that McD and they like stay away from our beautiful country.
It's their loss. More customers for other restaurants.
Good riddance, even before it were.
@Kenya, I get all that, lakini "their food" as you put it is already in Kenya. Additives, warts and all! If one does not want these toxins in their system, the only way is to keep off from them completely otherwise eat in moderation. We should not expect the government to babysit and become a Nanny state. We have a personal responsibility to make informed choices, period. In the meantime, Kenya is in need of increased revenue & job opportunities for the young and needy. That's why I am not celebrating that McD is not coming to town. I live in Europe and I assure you that I do not eat these foods. My fridge is packed with wholesome sukuma (kale), spinach, halal meat & chicken from those Chuts doing thriving business in Europe. Ugali is my staple, unfortunately, I have drawn a line against making Githeri with yellow maize as it insults the authentic dish! But would I work in McD? Absolutely! If I was desperate to earn a coin or two. Let's be real and not act out of ignorance and misinformation!!
Good!!!!