Fried Chicken Mania Grips Kenya: Uber Eats Star Drops KSh1.8M on Cravings in 2025.
Kenyans are devouring fried chicken like never before, crowned the nation’s top food obsession in Uber Eats’ 2025 Cravings Report.
One big spending foodie shelled out a whopping KSh1.8 million on deliveries, fueling a nationwide “kookoo” frenzy for crispy wings, burgers, and pizzas amid booming app orders.
Uber Eats Data Reveals Chicken Dominance
Fried chicken topped searches and orders across ages and regions, outpacing pizza and local favorites, with peak weekend evenings driving the rush.
The report spotlights extreme habits: one customer hit 718 orders (nearly two daily), another splurged Sh109,000 on drinks, and a “Lover’s Marathon” feast cost Sh80,400 proving delivery apps are reshaping urban eating.
This have buzzed about this shift, linking it to convenience, fusion flavors, and economic growth in quick service spots like KFC and Chicken Inn.
That KSh1.8M uber eater embodies Kenya’s rising food delivery culture, where high-rollers mix premium bites with everyday indulgences.
Couriers logged heroics too one rode 54,961 km, another nailed 6,866 trips, with Kenya’s quickest dash at 147 seconds for instant gratification.
This mirrors Gen Z’s street food evolution and social media potlucks, blending global chains with homegrown twists like masala chicken.
Comfort, speed, and variety explain the surge, as platforms weave into daily life supporting eateries, riders, and households. Uber Eats GM Kui Mbugua calls it a digital food revolution, poised to influence menus nationwide.
“Every order supports a courier, strengthens a local business, and brings more convenience and choice to customers. This is the food economy Kenya is building, and we’re proud to be part of it,” she said.
From Nairobi highs to coastal vibes, fried chicken signals bolder tastes and app reliance, turning “kookoo” cravings into a 2025 economic story.