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Dining Kenyan-style: Ten waiters who'll make or ruin your day

Dining Kenyan-style: Ten waiters who’ll make or ruin your day
Dining Kenyan-style: Ten waiters who’ll make or ruin your day (Photo: Recraft)

Step into any Kenyan restaurant or food joint, and you are bound to encounter an unforgettable mix of personalities behind the service counter. Whether it’s a cheerful charmer, a moody face, or a waiter who disappears midway through your meal, the dining experience often extends far beyond the food itself. Here are ten familiar types of Kenyan waiters who colour the nation’s eating-out culture, for better or worse.

1. The confused one

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