The Kenyan retail area has seen its fair share of drama in the last few years. The collapse of giants Nakumatt and Tuskys has left a huge gap that is being filled up rapidly. The following are the largest supermarkets in Kenya;
Naivas
Naivas is one of the biggest supermarkets in Kenya with various branches across the country. They have items like general groceries, beauty products, fresh produces, office supplies, medicine, tools, books, magazines, hardware and much more.
The store has diversified and opened an online store that makes it easier for its thousands of clients to shop.
Carrefour Kenya
Carrefour Kenya is part of a franchise that is found in over 30 countries. The entrance of this retail store has caused a ripple effect in the market. They keep expanding and improving their services every day.
What makes the store unique is that they get 80% of their products from the local area. This makes them a great enabler of supporting local goods as well as the producers. Carrefour has all the products that you will find in any other store at reasonable prices as well.
Quickmart
Quickmart is another store that has been growing steadily over the years and is one of the largest supermarkets in Kenya. The store was established in 2006 in Nakuru and has over 36 branches across the country.
They have a variety of goods at affordable prices. Additionally, they have delectable pastries from the bakery, great meals from their delis and so much more.
Cleanshelf Supermarket
Cleanshelf Supermarket has had a steady growth path over the years and is one of the biggest Supermarket in Kenya.
It is a one stop shop for furniture, fresh produce, electronics, and so much more.
Eastmatt supermarket
Eastmatt Supermarket is one of the consistent stores around and was formed in 1990 as Eastleigh Mattresses. The family owned retail store sells all your basic needs at affordable prices too.
Other Supermarkets that are rapidly expanding in the Kenya retail world include Game stores, Chandarana Food Plus, Mulleys Supermarket, Powerstar Supermarket, Kassmatt Supermarket, and Magunas Supermarket.
some of the supermarkets are now allowing customers to place orders online which a good way to reduce congestion of shoppers in their stores in line with covid-19 regulations.
