The Great Chapati Scramble In Busia
Leading the group of astonished witnesses, Mr. Simon Orangi described the competition as both entertaining and worrisome.
Chapati eating competition in Busia. Photo/Nation.
By Valary Makena
In an event as strange as it was spectacular, the town of Busia came to a standstill early today when two local men shocked residents by engaging in a pancake-eating race that involved consuming 25 chapatis each – a spectacle that locals say they have never witnessed before.
Eyewitnesses reported that the two men, both of mature age, devoured over KSh 2,000 worth of chapatis in just 90 minutes. The event quickly drew a massive crowd, with many left both amused and concerned.
Leading the group of astonished witnesses, Mr. Simon Orangi described the competition as both entertaining and worrisome.
The incident has now sparked conversations far beyond just chapati consumption. Locals are using the moment to bring attention to broader economic and social issues.
Many are calling on President William Ruto to visit Busia and consider investing in a large-scale chapati-making machine—similar to the one recently commissioned in Nairobi—for the benefit of local residents.
Meanwhile, the community has issued a tongue-in-cheek challenge to flour companies in Kenya. Residents are urging them to take the two pancake champions under their wing, make them brand ambassadors, and offer them lifetime employment.
Though humorous on the surface, the “Chapati Scramble” has captured the imagination of Busia and reignited local pride and unity. Whether this peculiar contest becomes a tradition or just a one-time show of stomach strength, one thing is certain: Busia will be talking about this special case for years to come.
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