Artcaffe advertises competition that pays in coffee, Kenyans react

“One coffee a day for a year is Sh91,250. Offer that instead of a cup of coffee that no one needs,” a twitter user wrote. Photo: Courtesy.

Popular chain of city restaurants Artcaffe is on the receiving end after what was thought to be a good initiative went haywire online shortly after it was launched. It all began from a single tweet from the Kenyan restaurant announcing a new competition dubbed #ARTofthecity. The contest is meant to give Kenyan creatives a platform to showcase their artwork. According to the chain of restaurants, anyone that gets to win is guaranteed of getting some prizes. But the rewards part is clearly what did not sit well with a number of netizens. In a Facebook post seen by Standard Entertainment & Lifestyle, Artcaffe states that the ultimate winner of the competition will get an exhibition space for two months. Alternatively, the winner can also get an internship with the Artcaffe design team for two months, alongside free for coffee for a year.

“Exhibition space in one of our restaurants for 2 months or an internship with the Artcaffe Design Team for 2 months. And free coffee for a year! A total of 365 coffees redeemed at 1 a day,” the post read in part.