Smoking success: The making of a BBQ powerhouse

A Rib Racks chef prepares grilled chicken for customers during the Kenya Meat Expo at KICC Nairobi on June 12, 2024.

Photo credit: Wilfred Nyangaresi | Nation Media Group

What started as a weekend pastime, roasting meat for family and friends in his backyard has transformed Steve Gitu into one of Kenya’s most recognisable names in the BBQ business.

A decade after experimenting with smoky flavours on a simple home grill, Gitu is now the founder and CEO of Rib Racks Ltd, a fast-growing meat roasting and processing enterprise with a presence across several Kenyan towns.

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