Kenya's retail sector seeks development policy

Retail outlet opens multimedia store

The mind of a Kenyan shopper

Kenya: ISPs sound alarm over cyber crooks

[Carole Kimutai] Banks are now the next target for cybercrime, ICT experts have warned. Tom Omariba, UUNET MD, says cyber criminals have perfected the art of hacking into people's or organisations' bank accounts through replication of domain names. They then use the information to acccess banking details that enable them to withdraw money from their victim's accounts.

Kenya: New software solution targets small retailers

[Carole Kimutai] As the battle for consumers rages on in Kenya, CompuLynx, an international IT and business solutions provider has unveiled iSMART Lite - a locally developed retail management software solution targeting small size supermarket outlets.

KCB launches multi-tasking ATM

[Carole Kimutai] The Kenya Commercial Bank Group (KCB) has launched a quickserve ATM in the country. The new MCR's Intelligent Deposit ATM has a touch screen and is capable of handling cash in both Kenya shillings and US dollars. The ATM costs about KSh5.4 million.

Finlay shuts down Mara Mara factory

Retailer ventures into convenience stores market

[Carole Kimutai] Kenya's Nakumatt Holdings will soon unveil its plans to launch convenience stores (c-stores) as part of its expansion plans following a viability study showing a gap in the Kenyan market.

Low season of promotions

[Carole Kimutai] Economic crunch forces Kenyan shoppers to change consumption habits.

Kenyan retail supermarket now in Rwanda

Nakumatt launches IT switching system

Retail chain affirms investments plans

[Carole Kimutai] Kenyan supermarket chain Nakumatt Holdings Ltd will spend US$25 million for projects despite underlying political tensions in Kenya. It has reiterated its confidence in the local economy, pledging to push on with its investment and expansion plans.

A first for Kenyan retail chain - 24-hour shopping

[Carole Kimutai] Following the growing success of a round-the-clock shopping concept introduced by Nakumatt Holdings earlier this year, the supermarket chain has expanded the service to Nakumatt Downtown in Nairobi's city centre.

Kenya retail supermarket among the best

[Carole Kimutai] Only one African retailer other than those out of South Africa has achieved a world ranking - and that retailer is in Kenya.

Kenya introduces punitive excise duty on plastics

[Carole Kimutai] Supermarket chain introduces reusable carrier bag as cost of manufactured goods expected to increase.