Retail chain Carrefour has opened a new store in Mombasa providing added convenience and accessibility for customers in the coastal region.

The store located at the Promenade Mall in Nyali spans over 1,500 square metres, and aims to cater to the diverse needs of shoppers, offering an extensive array of product categories, from groceries to everyday essentials.

Commenting on the opening, Christophe Orcet, Regional Director East Africa, Majid Al Futtaim, which owns the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour in Kenya, stated: “The launch of our Promenade Mall store underlines our dedication to delivering quality, variety, and convenience to our customers. Additionally, at Majid Al Futtaim, we are and will remain committed to supporting the communities we serve. With that, we are thrilled to welcome 50 new colleagues to the store.”

This marks the retailer’s third establishment in the coastal region, following the Centre Point Mall in Diani and City Mall Nyali stores.

He added: “This expansion aligns with our broader plans for growth within the country, emphasising our commitment to investing in the local economy.”

The store will remain open to customers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The official opening was presided over by Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir.

Nassir called on Investors to consider investing in the county saying the county is open for investors.

"The opening of this facility signals the rapid growth of Mombasa as a business hub due to the conducive environment we provide as a county government." said Nassir.

Adding " I promised the people of Mombasa that we would restore our city to glory and national prominence. Invest in Mombasa; we are open for business."