The construction of Carrefour market in Nairobi is set to kick off this month following an agreement with the Village Market.

The company confirmed that the construction work will begin in May and it will be followed by installation of equipment and relevant fit out to suit international standards.

“It will be an innovative approach that allows us to serve customers by offering them a store that caters for their daily shopping needs,” said Franck Moreau, Country Manager, Majid Al Futtam.

“We will be embarking on construction work in May where the market will be located, and this will be followed by the installation of equipment and the relevant fit out to suit our international standards,’ he added.

Majid Al Futtaim opened its first Carrefour Market in 2009, and the different format store has since grown to specialize in offering fresh produce and local products.

In Kenya, Carrefour launched operations in 2016 and currently operates five stores located at located at The Hub in Karen, Two Rivers Mall, Thika Road Mall, The Junction and Sarit Centre. Once opened, The Village Market store will be Carrefour’s sixth store in the country, and a significant milestone in the retailers growth and expansion plans.

Majid Al Futtaim currently operates over 230 Carrefour stores across 15 markets and continues seeking opportunities to open stores in Kenya and the rest of the greater East African region.