Java Wants To Hit 100 Branches In Kenya By 2025

Java House has officially opened three new branches as it heads to 100 branches across the region before the end of the first quarter in 2025. The new outlets fall under Java’s expansion strategy tied to the celebrations of its 25th anniversary.
The first of the three new outlets opened in Thika, Kiambu County, marking Java’s 95th location in the region. The second, a Java Express in Kenol, Murang’a County became the 96th, while the third, another Java Express, opened at the Kisumu Airport, reaching a milestone of 97 branches.
Speaking about the new outlets, the Java House Group CEO Priscilla Gathungu, noted that they represented an ongoing strategic direction by the company to bring the Java love closer to more people.
“The Thika branch has been trading for a few days already, and we have received a warm welcome from the people of Thika signaling that it was the right move. We are eager to be part of the community and welcome its residents to have their meetings, dates, and family moments at our restaurant; or if you just have a cold and are looking for a pick-me-up, you’re welcome to our branch for a dawa. As a business, we believe in empowering local communities. For each branch, we have close to 30 staff who we recruit from the local communities, playing our part in driving job creation,” said Ms. Gathungu.
Located at Shell New Gatitu at the entrance to Thika town, the new branch aims to bring Java’s unique and much-loved culinary delights closer to the industrial town’s residents. While officiating the launch, Mr. Alfred Wanyoike, Chairman of the Thika District Business Association, praised it as a step in the right direction for the town as it seeks to earn city status.
“Thika is pursuing city status, and we appreciate the investment into the town by a brand that has become synonymous with some of the country’s and region’s best-developed urban areas. Having a Java in Thika not only provides leading dining options for the town but also signals a path towards growth driven by the growing investor confidence,” said Mr. Wanyoike.
The Thika branch is the 12th hosted by Vivo Energy which has seen Java restaurants open at Shell petrol stations countrywide.
Hattour Soumaya, Finance Manager, Vivo Energy Kenya, said: “We are glad to celebrate the opening of this new branch. We are working together to continue the partnership to have more Java restaurants in more Shell petrol stations.”
Since beginning its 25th-anniversary celebrations earlier this year, Java House has expanded its branch network with new outlets in Voi, Lang’ata, Loresho, Kenol, and Kisumu in Kenya, as well as new branches in Muyenga and Najjera in Kampala, Uganda.
In addition to expanding its presence, Java House has also deepened its investment in community initiatives through its partnerships with Food For Education and the World Food Programme, as well as sponsoring the national volleyball teams.
“Our roots are Kenyan, and by extension African, and we are committed to supporting the region in every way that we can. Through our different community initiatives, we are looking to impact every individual and family that comes in contact with our brand. Even as we expand our reach, we are looking to grow the positive social impact that our business has,” added Ms. Gathungu.
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