KFC has been forced to introduce Kenyan staple Ugali in their Menu. This is after the fast-food company run out of potatoes stock.
“Fam it was truly a Furaha December. Mlikula sherehe with your KFC faves. Ya’ll loved our chips a little too much, and we’ve run out,” wrote the company on social media.
KFC in a comment tabled alternate escorts up for considerations as for those in need of chicken, which was not happily taken by Kenyans. The alternatives include ugali, coleslaw and snack buns.
They further on apologised for the inconveniences experienced.
Sorry! Our team is working hard to resolve the issue. In the meantime, here are some SWAP options for combo meals if you are craving our Kuku,” read the KFC statement on Monday.
“Please select one of the items below as a replacement.”
Kenyans further on recommended that KFC to use local potatoes or they dump them for those who support local farmers.
“Please use our own grown potatoes, otherwise, we may move to other food providers that support local farmers,” said one Kenyan.
Some Kenyans said the quality of Kenya Potatoes is of low quality and that is why they import potatoes.
“There are a few farms that produce export quality potatoes here but they’re owned by high net worth individuals or foreigners, “he said.
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