Let’s be brutally honest— Kenya’s service industry is one of the most frustrating experiences a person can go through. Whether it’s salons, barbershops, spas, tailors, online shops, food vendors, or even the transport industry, the absolute lack of professionalism, courtesy, and basic knowledge is enough to make customers give up entirely. If you’ve been on the receiving end of "poor customer service," you’ll relate to at least one of these: 1. "I Just Work Here" – The Epidemic of Business Owners and Staff Who Know Nothing Ever walked into a shop and asked a question, only for the seller to stare at you like you just asked for nuclear launch codes? Fruit Vendors: You ask if the mangoes are organic, GMO, or where they were grown, and they just shrug or tell you " lakini ni tamu " (it’s just sweet). Waiters & Restaurant Staff: You ask, "Does this have dairy or gluten?" and they call the entire staff meeting to discuss it, only to return ...
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