Kenya: Nairobi Health Committee Orders Closure of Carrefour, Naivas Supermarkets Due to Health Violations, Expired Products

Kenya: Nairobi Health Committee Orders Closure of Carrefour, Naivas Supermarkets Due to Health Violations, Expired Products

Nairobi -- The Nairobi County Assembly's Health Committee has ordered the immediate closure of all Carrefour, Naivas Supermarket outlets across the city following allegations of selling expired food products and employing untested food handlers.

Kenyans react after Nairobi county orders closure of Naivas Supermarkets outlets: "Mmeacha Super Metro?"

Naivas Supermarket dismissed the claims, saying that the allegations of selling expired goods are false and warned it will take legal action against Nairobi County.

Nairobi MCAs Threaten Legal Action Against Naivas Over Defamation Claims - Kahawatungu

The standoff between Naivas Supermarket and the Nairobi City County Assembly has escalated, with Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) now threatening legal action over alleged defamation by the retail chain. In a statement issued Wednesday evening, the Chairperson of the Nairobi County Assembly Health Committee strongly refuted claims that the committee engaged in extortion and bribery during a recent inspection of Naivas branches in Nairobi. “…

Naivas Denies Claims of Selling Expired Products or Facing Store Closures - Techish Kenya

Naivas denies claims of selling expired products or store closures, confirms compliance, and plans legal action against misinformation spreaders.

Naivas dismisses claims on expired goods and branch closures

Naivas Supermarket has denied claims that it is selling expired products or that any of its branches have been closed

Showdown: Naivas hits back after demands to close all outlets in Nairobi

A standoff is brewing between Nairobi County Assembly officials and retail giant Naivas Supermarket following allegations of food safety violations at the retailer’s outlets within the city. Maurice Ochieng, the Nairobi City County Assembly Health Committee chairperson, announced on Tuesday that the committee had launched a fact-finding mission across supermarkets and eateries in the capital, leading them to Naivas Moi Avenue branch.  According …