Somali restaurants Stories

Somali restaurants uphold tradition with distinct dining for men and women
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 29, 2024

This practice aligns with the principles outlined in the Quran, where men and women do not mix during meals or in mosques

How Somali cuisine came to define Nairobi’s culinary culture
Silas Nyanchwani  |  Jun 02, 2024

Between 2008 and 2014, almost every nightclub that closed shop in the Nairobi CBD was replaced by a Somali restaurant.

Young woman’s journey from university dropout to starting popular city café
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 17, 2024

Bahja Alinoor had the idea for a coffee shop when she was 14 but actualised the dream after quitting her studies.

Why Kenyans are flocking Nairobi's Somali restaurants
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 23, 2024

These restaurants do not serve any kind of alcoholic drinks and all customers are assured of a clean environment with tasty food, something many are a...

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