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The Mr Chips Story

Every menu Paul looked at in Kigali restaurants had the word chips. Back home, They were called French Fries, and he was fascinated because it seemed like the national dish in Rwanda was chips. Since most people love chips, Paul felt like Mister Chips had a ring to it. “I liked it immediately, but instead of Mister, I abbreviated it to Mr,” Paul.

Paul is from a huge family. He is well versed with travel since it’s another one of his passion.

Paul has lived in Australia, Russia and Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, before moving to Rwanda in 2010. Paul has essentially 30 years of experience in the restaurant business. The outspoken and tremendously funny 51-year-old has 15 permanent staff working under his wing. He added that the critical factor he considers when he recruits employees is positive energy.

Besides the restaurant business, Searby is passionate about music and performs with a local band, Just kicking Rock Band, which entertains people at several places such as Hotel Milles Colline, White Horse Pub, Club Planet and private parties. The band plays blues, rock, jazz and Rwandan music.