Java House, East Africa’s leading casual dining brand, has expanded its footprint with the opening of two new full-service outlets in Ruaka, Kiambu County, and Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, strategically positioning the brand to capitalise on Kenya’s peak holiday travel season.
The new location places Java House at the heart of Ruaka’s fast-growing residential and commercial hub and along the high-traffic Eldoret–Kisumu highway, enabling the brand to capture increased footfall during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
The Eldoret outlet strengthens Java House’s presence in the North Rift, a region renowned for its vibrant commerce and constant movement of travellers.
Meanwhile, the Ruaka branch serves one of Kiambu County’s fastest-expanding urban centres, meeting growing demand for quality dining spaces that combine comfort, accessibility and a strong sense of community.
Speaking during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Ruaka branch at Shell Ruaka, Priscilla Gathungu, Java House Group CEO, said the two outlets reinforce the company’s continued commitment to offering high-quality dining options to a growing customer base.
“These two new branches are a testament to our commitment to serving more communities with the Java experience. Eldoret serves a critical transit corridor and Ruaka has emerged as a vibrant hub where families and communities converge daily. By opening full-service branches here, we are extending our reach to where our customers are already,” said Java House Group CEO, Ms. Gathungu.
These new additions follow the recent opening of Java House’s Mawanda branch in Kampala, Uganda, bringing the brand’s footprint to 102 outlets across East Africa, with 95 located in Kenya.
The new branches feature modern, open designs with bold patterns and a bright look, while preserving the brand’s signature African hospitality. This refreshed aesthetic builds upon the success of Java’s innovative monthly guest chef menu spotlights and special offerings that complement classic favourites.
The openings align seamlessly with Java House’s 2025 festive season campaign, dubbed “That Kafestive Feeling,” which focuses on bringing joy, convenience, and togetherness to customers nationwide.
“This expansion comes at the perfect time right at the heart of the festive season, allowing us to bring holiday cheer even closer as we spread that festive feeling to every community we serve. As we grow, our priority remains delivering freshly prepared meals, supporting local suppliers, creating jobs, and welcoming spaces where people can connect and share meaningful moments,” added Ms. Gathungu.
Beyond enhancing customer convenience, the new locations underscore Java House’s ongoing investment in the hospitality sector, across Kenya and the greater East Africa region, with contribution to job creation, skills development and strengthening of local supply chains.
