Nairobi's J's Restaurant on the Spot as Staff Admits they Prefer White over Black Customers

J’s Fresh Bar and Kitchen in Nairobi is on the spot after its social media manager admitted the eatery prefers white over black customers.

Taking to social media, a Kenyan customer identified as Monique Kemboi complained that she is normally treated differently at the restaurant.

“Sometimes I have experienced racial bias where they attend to Whites and Indians faster than Africans which is saddening because we are in Kenya and in 2019 people, this should not be an issue but noted,” she posted on Instagram.

Through its Instagram page, J’s Fresh Bar and Kitchen responded to Ms. Kemboi by admitting that they favor white customers.

“This exists all over Kenya not just J’s. It’s about tip culture, not racism. All restaurant owners know this and it’s important to state the truth,” the restaurant explained.

J’s Fresh Bar and Kitchen later pulled down the response after outrage by Kenyans online.

In a statement on Thursday, the restaurant clarified that it does not entertain any form of discrimination.

"We are committed to standing up to all forms of discrimination in Kenya, whether this be racial, gender, religious, age, disability or sexual orientation."

“Notices will be placed in our establishments stating our zero tolerance policy to any form discriminatory behavior or harassment of any form whether this may be from any member of staff, patrons or any external security services deployed,” it noted.