Simbisa Brands Buys Remaining Kutuma Kenya Stake

In Short

Simbisa Brands has acquired the remaining 25% stake in Kutuma Kenya Limited for US$663,882, about KSh85.8 million.

The deal gives Simbisa full ownership of the company behind its Dial A Delivery service in Kenya.

Simbisa said delivery orders in Kenya grew 59% to 3.23 million in the financial year ended June 2026.

What Happened: How Simbisa Took Full Control Of Kutuma Kenya

Simbisa Brands previously held a 75% stake in Kutuma Kenya Limited. The latest buyout raises its ownership to 100%.

Simbisa’s audited financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2026 record US$663,882 in net cash outflow from the buyout of the non controlling interest in Kutuma Kenya Limited. Subsidiary ownership disclosures also show Simbisa’s stake increasing from 75% as at 30 June 2025 to full ownership by 30 June 2026.

Kutuma operates Simbisa’s on demand food delivery business in Kenya through Dial A Delivery. This is a delivery service for customers ordering from Simbisa’s restaurant brands.

Simbisa is headquartered in Zimbabwe. In Kenya, it operates several food brands, including Galitos, Pizza Inn, Bakers’ Inn, Chicken Inn and Creamy Inn.

Why It Matters: Delivery Becomes A Bigger Part Of Restaurant Sales

The acquisition brings Dial A Delivery fully under Simbisa’s ownership as the company develops its digital commerce activities.

Simbisa said delivery orders in Kenya increased by 59% to 3.23 million in the financial year ended June 2026, compared with the previous financial year. The company framed the acquisition as coming at a time when delivery channels are taking a larger role in restaurant commerce.

The company also said Kutuma is pursuing ambitions to develop into a broader delivery marketplace, meaning it could move beyond delivering only Simbisa owned restaurant brands.