Dirty_Jerz
Ethiop
http://nairobinews.co.ke/africans-locked-out-of-chinese-restaurant-after-5pm/
By NJOKI CHEGE, @njokichege
Masaa ya waafrika imeisha,” (The time for Africans has ended) a guard at a Chinese restaurant in Nairobi’s Kilimani neighbourhood tells reporters when they get there at 7pm. The restaurant, simply known as the Chinese Restaurant, and located on the junction of Galana and Lenana roads, does not admit Africans after 5pm. Only taxi drivers or Africans accompanied by Chinese, European or Indian patrons are allowed into the compound.
But Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko and former Cabinet Minister Raphael Tuju, said to be a friend of the owners, are allowed in after sunset. The management claimed certain “loyal” African patrons are allowed to dine in the evening. For an African to be considered “loyal” and worthy of admission, they must spend Sh20,000 at the restaurant over a specified period, they said. But staff, speaking privately, said the restaurant is not a member’s club and with the exception of Mr Sonko and Mr Tuju, the “no Africans” policy is strictly enforced.
Among those who have been barred from the restaurant, according to the staff, are the former Cabinet Secretary for the Interior and Co-ordination of National Government, Mr Joseph ole Lenku, and former Education Permanent Secretary and presidential candidate Joseph ole Kiyiapi.
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