Inside Newly Renovated Njuguna’s Place In Nairobi, Features

• Following months of renovations, Njuguna's Place reopened with a new look and a significantly larger space, including an upper seating area
• Photos shared on social media showed Njuguna's Place was fitted with gorgeous furnishings and contemporary interior design to draw guests
• Njuguna's Place, along Waiyaki Way, is famous for its nyama choma and was founded by James Njuguna Macharia in the 1970s

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Social media was ablaze last year with rumours that the renowned Nairobi restaurant, The Njunguna's Place, was closing its doors after decades of operation.

The rumours started when construction work was seen taking place at the location.

However, the eatery clarified the situation by announcing that it would shut down for a short while to make repairs.

Following months of renovations, Njuguna's Place reopened with a new look and a significantly larger space, including an upper seating area.

Features of new Njuguna's Place

Aware of the fierce competition in the hotel business, photos shared on social media showed Njuguna's Place was fitted with gorgeous furnishings and contemporary interior design to draw guests.

The once dimly lit and smoky hotel is now light and airy thanks to modern lighting and floor-to-ceiling windows.

The restaurant's floor comprises shadow-grey glazed tiles replicated on the terrace and the stairs leading to the second floor.

Giant screens have been thoughtfully positioned throughout the restaurant so football fans can view their favourite sporting events while dining or drinking.

Who founded Njuguna's Place?

Njuguna's Place, famous for its nyama choma, was founded by James Njuguna Macharia in the 1970s.

As reported by Nairobi News, Macharia died in August 2015.

The joint was meant to serve as a canteen for the Westlands community and the military camp. He served mukimo and meat stew and sold bread during its initial establishment.

The business gained popularity among city dwellers, including high-profile people and politicians.

Most Westlands dwellers and those from the surrounding neighbourhoods have a story to tell about Njuguna's Place.

The restaurant is among several businesses in the country that have stood the test of time.

Who owns Kamaki's?

Elsewhere, Muigui wa Kamaki bought a parcel of land along the Eastern bypass in 2009 when it was still bushy and deserted.

The businessman established a small pub that looked like a kiosk and started with one crate of Tusker beer and two crates of soda.

The septuagenarian named the pub Kamaki's, which became the name of the popular nyama choma joint.

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