Kenyan Man Shares Receipt Of Luxury Nairobi Hotel, Stirs Reactions: "Mineral Water KSh 700?"

• Reports show that unemployment in Kenya is increasing, especially among women, thus increasing the cost of living
• The number of men with jobs is higher compared to women, but the salary of most employees is below the minimum wage
• This fact is depicted in reaction to a photo post shared on social media where a man spent over KSh 16,000 on a single meal
• The majority of Kenyans reacting to the post argued that the money was equal to or more than their monthly salary

A Kenyan man who spent his day at a Nairobi luxury hotel has stirred debate online after sharing a receipt for the money he spent.

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In a photo post shared on Facebook, the man is seen having a light meal with a receipt showing the meal cost KSh 16,700.

The items listed on the receipt included chickenbreast at KSh 2,800, Paradise Catch of the Day (KSh 2,500), Safari Park Special (KSh 950), Lemonade (KSh 750) and Pork Loin Chops (KSh 5,600).

Others are Vanilla Milk Shake (KSh 2,600), 1 Liter of mineral water (KSh 700) and Cappuccino at KSh 800.

What Kenyans said about expensive meals

The price of a litre of mineral water caught the attention of many Kenyans, who shared mixed relations over the man's expenditure.

SheeLaw Imani Wa Kieni argued:

"Most of us are wondering if pan seared pork loin chops is a name after a room in that safari park juu hiyo Bei it must be bed, breakfast, lunch dinner and some massage."

Mamake Tiffany Waihuini said:

"Watu wakona pesa."

Julie Kelly Kagiri noted:

"Nimekwama kwa majiati KSh 700? Kwani ni ocean."

Gitau Njoki wrote:

"One meal greater than most of Kenyans' basic salary before tax deductions."

Lyna Njoro asked:

"Paradise catch of the day ni chakula gani? Kiulizo tu?"

Mwangi Njoroge said:

"Mineral water KSh 700? Ata kama ni pesa hii hapana."

Hadija Salim claimed:

"School fees ya term mzima."

Monica Mbuthia said:

"It is allowed. Spoil yourself when you can, we won't be here forever."

John Wanjohi argued:

"It's very friendly to the customer. Its directly proportional to customer monthly income."

What's the rate of employment in Kenya

This came as Kenyans continued to struggle with the rising cost of living coupled with an increased rate of unemployment.

A financial survey released in April 2024 showed that the number of unemployed Kenyans is increasing, especially women, more than men.

The report conducted by Tala Kenya showed that there are only 36% of women in business compared to men.

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke