Should the Government bail out Nakumatt Holdings?

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Nakumatt Supermarkets is one of the most visible Kenyan brands to date, its current financial challenges notwithstanding. It is a brand that has taken decades to build, employing thousands of Kenyans in the process.

More than anything, the giant retailer is offering direct employment to over 5,500 workers, who could be supporting a similar number of families if not more.