A Beltsville, Maryland-based African cuisine restaurant chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Case filings suggest that Swahili Village Bar & Restaurant is aiming to readjust its finances amid a wide gap between its assets and liabilities.
The filing was submitted under the company’s legal name, Swahili Village Bar & Restaurant Boma, LLC. The chain is known for its East African cuisine and traditional Swahili flavors across its multiple locations.
Swahili Village Bar & Restaurant Boma, LLC Files for Chapter 11
Facing financial strain, the company filed its voluntary Chapter 11 petition on May 12, 2026. As the authorized representative, founder Kevin Onyona signed the petition prior to filing.
Court records available on PACER, show that proceedings are being held in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia. Attorney Joseph Selba of Tydings Rosenberg LLP is the legal counsel in the case…