Carrefour has opened a new store in Ruiru, Kiambu County, as part of its e-commerce expansion in Nairobi’s satellite towns.

Located in the Nord Mall, this 24th store in Kenya and 19th in Nairobi spans around 2,500 square meters, offering a diverse range of consumer goods, home appliances, electronics, groceries, and fresh food.

The expansion aims to enhance convenience and accessibility for residents of Thika Town and surrounding areas, providing them with affordable, high-quality products

“Our commitment to our customers is to provide them with greater convenience by extending our services closer to them and improving access to high-quality, affordable products,” Christophe Orcet, Regional Director East Africa at Majid Al Futtaim Retail, said.

The new Carrefour store is expected to create 67 skilled and unskilled jobs for Kenyans.

Currently, Carrefour employs over 2,200 individuals across the country.

This expansion also aims to provide opportunities for more than 700 local farmers, SMEs, and manufacturers who supply goods to the retailer, contributing to 99 percent local sourcing rate.

“We are committed to contributing to the growth of the country’s economy through the expansion of our omnichannel operations, both online and offline,” Orcet added.

“This expansion will enable more local farmers and manufacturers to increase their supply capacities to meet the demands of our new market in Ruiru.”

Majid Al Futtaim now operates 19 Carrefour stores in Nairobi, three in Mombasa, and two in Kisumu.