Uchumi Supermarket has reopened two outlets in Nairobi, marking a renewed presence in Kenya’s retail sector.
The retailer has relaunched branches at Unicity Mall along Thika Road, near Kenyatta University, and at Lang’ata Hyper off Lang’ata Road.
The openings represent a gradual return to operations following a period of reorganisation.
The Unicity Mall outlet, which opened in late 2024, offers essential goods and bakery services.
The Lang’ata Hyper location now operates as a mixed-use retail and commercial space that hosts several tenants alongside Uchumi’s retail operations.
In a social media post announcing the reopening, the retailer said the move symbolised a renewed connection with its customers.
“Uchumi is back — not just as a store, but as a story reborn. The shelves are filling, the ovens are warm, and the memories are alive again. From generations that grew up with us, to a new one discovering us — this is your home of value, rising once more. Welcome back to the supermarket you never stopped loving,” the company said.
Uchumi was established in the 1970s and listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange in 1992.
Over the years, it has been a familiar name in Kenya’s retail industry, with operations that previously extended to Uganda and Tanzania.
The company is currently operating under a court-supervised Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA), a framework that allows businesses to reorganise their operations while continuing to trade.
As part of this approach, Uchumi has focused on optimising the use of its properties, including the Lang’ata location, by leasing space to other businesses to support its ongoing operations.
The reopening of the Unicity branch and the reconfiguration of the Lang’ata outlet form part of Uchumi’s broader strategy to maintain its presence in the Kenyan retail market.
by JACKTONE LAWI
