Java House
Java House (formerly Nairobi Java House) is a chain of coffee houses with its head office at ABC Place in Nairobi, Kenya,[1] founded in 1999. It is one of the few places where one can find "export-quality" Kenyan coffee brewed and served in the region. The chain is known for spreadong gourmét café culture in East Africa and is the largest coffeehouse chain im the region. [2] The chain is known for its variety of Kenyan coffees and teas, home baked bread, Mexican cuisine, and free wireless Internet access.[3][4]
Locations
Starting from the first cafe at Adam's Arcade along Ngong Road opened in 1999, Java House has grown to 44 locations as at October 2016.[5]
Founders
The founders were Kevin Ashley and Jon Wagner.
2008 controversy
In 2008, Java House founder and former Managing Director Jon Wagner was brought to trial for sexually harassing a minor. In 2009 he was sentenced to 15 years in prison along with two female co-defendants. This made him briefly one of the few foreign nationals living in Kenya to receive a harsh sentence under the law. However he was released on bail in early 2010 pending appeal.[6][7] On March 22, 2011, Wagner was released after his conviction was overturned by Kenya's High Court.[8]
References
- ^ "Contact us." Nairobi Java House. Retrieved on 17 February 2011. "Head Office: ABC Place, off Waiyaki Way, P.O.Box 21533, 00505, Nairobi, Kenya."
- ^ Xan Rice (August 3, 2007). "Nairobi cafes buzzing as real coffee finally comes home". The Guardian.
- ^ Nairobi Java House site
- ^ Sample menu
- ^ "Our Locations | Java House". javahouseafrica.com. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
- ^ Kiplagat, Sam (January 19, 2010). "Former Java boss freed on bail".
- ^ Kumekucha blog (June 28, 2008). "Nairobi Java MD faces life imprisonment".
- ^ Paul Ogemba (March 22, 2011). "Court frees former Java boss Wagner".
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