This thread is dedicated to Nakumatt, East Africa's largest retail chain. Post pictures of various Nakumatt's around Kenya and East Africa and update us with developments about new Nakumatt's.

There are currently 33 Nakumatt stores.

Kenya - 27
Uganda - 4 (Kampala)
Rwanda - 1 (Kigali)
Tanzania - 1 (Moshi)

Nakumatt Junction - Nairobi

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Nakumatt @ Prestige Plaza - Nairobi

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This will be awesome m-city, Keep it up.^^

great thread

Thanks guys! I can post pictures but you all need to update me about new Nakumatt's coming up. I am clueless except I know theres one coming up in Dar es Salaam, and another one is opening in Kigali, Rwanda. Also, one recently opened up in Moshi, Tanzania. I'm not sure about all the new Nakumatt developments in Kenya because there are too many coming up lol.

Nakumatt Nyali - Mombasa

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Nakumatt @ Eldo Center Mall - Eldoret

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Courtesy of Kenguy

Nakumatt Mega City Kisumu

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Great pictures ernestombayo :applause:

Nakumatt Downtown - Nairobi

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Nakumatt Junction

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Nakumatt Mega City - Kisumu

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Upcoming Nakumatt in Kigali - [Render]

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I like how each individual Nakumatt store has a different design mostly and blends in with the local buildings.

I like how each individual Nakumatt store has a different design mostly and blends in with the local buildings.

I like that too, its the exact OPPOSITE of Walmart :puke:

^^ my thoughts exactly:lol:

I like how each individual Nakumatt store has a different design mostly and blends in with the local buildings.

Brand Walmart as with Mcdonald are much larger and more settled multinational corporations. I believe even as Nakumatt continues with its growth strategy outside of its traditional boundaries it will need to develop an identity that will identify it over its competition, though not a very sexy idea me thinks this is on the pipeline much soon rather than later.

bukoto nakumatt
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nakumatt bugolobi
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I like that too, its the exact OPPOSITE of Walmart :puke:

So with walmart since they're so alike i guess you can say if you've seen one you've seen a mall.

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Nakumatt Pictorials

Nairobi
Nairobi -LIFESTYLE
http://www.nakumatt.net/images/Lifestyle.JPG

Nairobi -UKAY
http://www.nakumatt.net/images/ukay.jpg

Nairobi -HIGHRIDGE
http://www.nakumatt.net/images/highridge.jpg

Nairobi -JUNCTION
http://www.nakumatt.net/images/junction.jpg

Nairobi -KAREN
http://www.nakumatt.net/images/karen.jpg

Nairobi -WESTGATE
http://www.nakumatt.net/images/westgate.jpg

Nairobi -NGONGROAD
http://www.nakumatt.net/images/ngongroad.jpg

Nairobi -MEGA
http://www.nakumatt.net/images/n_mega.jpg

Mombasa
Mombasa -LIKONI
http://www.nakumatt.net/images/3235.jpg

Mombasa -NYALI
http://www.nakumatt.net/images/nyali.jpg

Mombasa -CINEMAX
http://www.nakumatt.net/images/cinemax.jpg

Kisumu
Kisumu -MEGA CITY
http://www.nakumatt.net/images/mega.jpg

Kisumu NYANZA
?

Kisii
Kisii -KISII
http://www.nakumatt.net/images/kisii.jpg

Eldoret
Eldoret -HOUSEHOLD
http://www.nakumatt.net/images/household.jpg

Meru
Meru -MERU
http://www.nakumatt.net/images/meru.jpg

Rwanda
Kigali -CITY CENTRE
http://www.nakumatt.net/images/rwanda.jpg

Uganda
Kampala -
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Nakumatt Nyali's logo

http://www.mombasanorthcoast.com/Logos/nakumattnyallogo.jpg

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Nice pics Jamaa

Just discovered that the only 24hr Nakumatts in Nairobi are Mega, Ukay and Moi Avenue...wonder what made them change Lifestyle n Ngong Rd

Just discovered that the only 24hr Nakumatts in Nairobi are Mega, Ukay and Moi Avenue...wonder what made them change Lifestyle n Ngong Rd

Nakumatt Lifestyle on koinange street is 24 hrs.The Nakumatts on ngong road are called,Prestige and Junction.Prestige used to be 24 hrs or late night.Not sure.

Nakumatt Lifestyle on koinange street is 24 hrs.The Nakumatts on ngong road are called,Prestige and Junction.Prestige used to be 24 hrs or late night.Not sure.

Nakumatt lifestyle is not 24 hrs...it closes at 10p.m...Nakumatt@Prestige Plaza is actually called Nakumatt Ngong Road basing on their receipts and it used to be 24 hours but now its not...probably they did not get the anticipated business

Does anyone know anything about the Nakumatt opening in Nakuru?

Does anyone know anything about the Nakumatt opening in Nakuru?

They will open one in the West end mall when its complete. I'd love to see the one thats planned for Moshi, Tanzania. Kampala is about to get yet another branch (Nakumatt Mazima).

I heard that Nakumatt in Moshi has recently opened. I'll go look for more information.

Info about the Nakumatt in Moshi

Supermarket chain Nakumatt Holdings plans expansion into the fourth East African country, by opening its first Tanzanian branch in Moshi, in two months. Nakumatt managing director Atul Shah said, In the next two months, we intend to open three new branches. These include a maiden branch in Tanzania as well as additions in Kenya and Rwanda.

The multinational retail chains dominated in Tanzanian retail market are; Shoprite Holdings and Game Stores. The Nakumatt chain had declared its plans to secure a Sh1 billion, five-year syndicated loan .




2011 Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com)

The Nakumatt in Moshi should be open by the end of June.

Funny how Nakumatt has taken a long time to open up a branch in Tanzania. I dunno what took them this long!:dunno:

They will open one in the West end mall when its complete. I'd love to see the one thats planned for Moshi, Tanzania. Kampala is about to get yet another branch (Nakumatt Mazima).

really there competition in woolworths, uchumi and now nakumatt in mazima mall . nakumatt and uchumi planned branches in gulu, mbarara and jinja by 2012 .
while local supermarkets payless and qaulity supermarket are doing the same .

really there competition in woolworths, uchumi and now nakumatt in mazima mall . nakumatt and uchumi planned branches in gulu, mbarara and jinja by 2012 .
while local supermarkets payless and qaulity supermarket are doing the same .

I don't see any competition between Woolworths and the retail chains. Any major mall in East Africa worth its name has to have some of those franchise stores that are under the Deacons company. However, I can bet Mazima will have a Nakumatt as the anchor store.

Uchumi will first have to open their Munyonyo branch before opening other stores in Kampala.

An old Nakumatt commercial.

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I don't see any competition between Woolworths and the retail chains. Any major mall in East Africa worth its name has to have some of those franchise stores that are under the Deacons company. However, I can bet Mazima will have a Nakumatt as the anchor store.

Uchumi will first have to open their Munyonyo branch before opening other stores in Kampala.

Uchumi are opening a store in gulu in the next six months .

news link: http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Uchumi+plans+entry+into+Tanzania+market/-/539552/1169324/-/vbfmsez/-/index.html

This is how I think all Nakumatt's should look.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2355/1810102835_32dec4b4d6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16885292@N02/1810102835/)
Nakumatt Junction (http://www.flickr.com/photos/16885292@N02/1810102835/) by Murigu (http://www.flickr.com/people/16885292@N02/), on Flickr

That department-store look is only fit for stand alone stores, I do not think it's feasible for stores located in shopping malls.

^^
Yes, but each of Nakumatt's stores is completely different from the next (just about) it needs a look.

whts da biggest ov all..kampalaz nakumatt is huge, i saw also lifestyle is also huge

There are currently 33 Nakumatt stores.

Kenya - 27
Uganda - 4 (Kampala)
Rwanda - 1 (Kigali)
Tanzania - 1 (Moshi)

Expecting one in Dar @ Dar Village Mall...

whts da biggest ov all..kampalaz nakumatt is huge, i saw also lifestyle is also huge

The largest one must be Nakumatt mega on Uhuru highway but I could be wrong. I don't know any other Nakumatt where you get virtually everything under one roof from cars to whole bathroom setups.

Sseki. When they complete the Acacia mall, they will probably have Kampala's largest Nakumatt in there.

Expecting one in Dar @ Dar Village Mall...

Expect a couple of them in Dar in the coming years. As well as most of the major urban areas in TZ.

Expect a couple of them in Dar in the coming years. As well as most of the major urban areas in TZ.
I'm surprised how Nakumatt has not expanded into TZ for all that time.Is it because of the "anti-Kenyan" attitude?:lol:

Its getting bigger :)

Nakumatt Sets Sight on African Coverage

Regional retailer, Nakumatt Holdings, has set its corporate expansion sight towards a continental coverage as it embarks on its second growth phase.

Ahead of its scheduled Tanzania branch opening in coming weeks, Nakumatt Holdings has confirmed plans to enter other key markets within the Southern Africa, Western and Horn of Africa regions as part of its next growth phase in the next five years.

As part of Nakumatt’s expansion, plans are already underway to open its first store in Tanzania to be located in Moshi town.

Speaking during a corporate dinner hosted for its business partners, Nakumatt Holdings Managing Director Mr. Atul Shah disclosed that the firm has embarked on its second growth phase in a project code named Nakumatt 2.0 that will focus on continental expansion.

While updating the hundreds of partners at Nakumatt Head office, Shah further disclosed that Nakumatt Holdings has this year achieved a 15 per cent organic growth and 25 per cent overall growth over last year. Going by the current growth rate, Shah expressed optimism that the firm will be closing the year with a projected Kshs 40Billion turnover.

“Through a project code named Nakumatt 2.0, we have now embarked on a feasibility study to facilitate our entry to such countries as Burundi, Zambia, South Sudan, DRC, Nigeria, Botswana and Malawi,” Shah explained.

And added: “this year will also be marked by our return to the Nakumatt birth town of Nakuru where we shall be opening our 35th store in November.”

During the occasion, Shah expressed gratitude to the firm’s business partners who had continued to lend a helping hand particularly what he described as the recent; eventful few years filled with many challenges and opportunities.

While singling out the support received from four local leading banks, Shah explained that Nakumatt’s much publicized efforts to bring on board a strategic partner were also shelved and in its place a consortium of the banks brought on board.

“The much publicized efforts to bring on board a strategic partner were also shelved and in its place a consortium of four local banks namely - Standard Chartered, Diamond Trust, Bank of Africa and KCB came on board to support Nakumatt’s growth and vision,” Shah explained.

As a goodwill and gratitude gesture and to raise further capital to drive the retailer’s growth, Nakumatt Holdings, Shah, said will also be seeking to share its success with its staff, customers and suppliers by listing at the regional stock exchanges in coming years.

“As esteemed partners and suppliers, we shall most definitely be counting on your support as we also seek to share the Nakumatt cake by listing at the regional stock exchanges in due course,” Shah explained.

And added: “In the meantime, we are considering and exploring the support of potential equity investors to participate in our second growth phase.”

^^ Good news!It's about time we also have Africa-wide brands with Kenyan origin!:okay:

I'm surprised how Nakumatt has not expanded into TZ for all that time.Is it because of the "anti-Kenyan" attitude?:lol:

We unaumwa kweli...:nuts:

Nakumatt should tread carefully with its aggressive expansion plans.It might become cash strapped very fast.I think they should consolidate the East African markets first before venturing into highly competitive markets like Nigeria.

Nakumatt should tread carefully with its aggressive expansion plans.It might become cash strapped very fast.I think they should consolidate the East African markets first before venturing into highly competitive markets like Nigeria.

Was going to say the same thing!

Nakumatt should tread carefully with its aggressive expansion plans.It might become cash strapped very fast.I think they should consolidate the East African markets first before venturing into highly competitive markets like Nigeria.

For real, they haven't even opened in Tanzania yet but want to expand to other regions of Africa. Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan (someday), Rwanda, Burundi, and possibly Ethiopia (idk its gov't policy towards foreign retailers) is more than enough for Nakumatt for now.

Get set up nicely in these countries, then make a plan to spread to other regions of Africa. Nakumatt needs 5 year plans.:lol:

Does anyone know anything about the Nakumatt opening in Nakuru?
Its a pity Nakumatt owes its name to Nakuru _Nakuru Mattress_ yet Nakuru does not have a Nakumatt. However they are putting up one at Old Nairobi road near the over pass diverting to the city centre

The largest one must be Nakumatt mega on Uhuru highway but I could be wrong. I don't know any other Nakumatt where you get virtually everything under one roof from cars to whole bathroom setups.

Sseki. When they complete the Acacia mall, they will probably have Kampala's largest Nakumatt in there.
Dude are you serious? Nakumatt Mega could be the smallest Nakumatt in Nairobi if they had not rented those few stores along Moi Avenue and Haille Selasie Avenue. The largest Nakumatt is actually the Mega City in Kisumu. The largest Nakumatt in Nairobi is actually Nakumatt Junction. It looks small due to its low height but its vast.

Dude are you serious? Nakumatt Mega could be the smallest Nakumatt in Nairobi if they had not rented those few stores along Moi Avenue and Haille Selasie Avenue. The largest Nakumatt is actually the Mega City in Kisumu. The largest Nakumatt in Nairobi is actually Nakumatt Junction. It looks small due to its low height but its vast.

Ok. I was just giving my opinion. As I said, I could be wrong. :)

^^i guess its Nairobi mega :lol:

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guys Im looking for Nakumatt Moshi Tanzania photos

anyone?

guys Im looking for Nakumatt Moshi Tanzania photos

anyone?

They will appear sooner or later. Though I'll try and get some.

Nakumatt is afraid of a rapid TZ expansion?:lol:

They've been very slow at coming up with new outlets there.

bump...

We unaumwa kweli...:nuts:
Sijui kwa nini hawakuingia Tanzania mapema, ninashuku hii ndio sababu lakini pengine kuna hitilafu fulani inayowazuia kueneza biashara huko kwenu.

guys Im looking for Nakumatt Moshi Tanzania photos

anyone?

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