Uchumi exits Sarit Centre after 30 years stay

Customers and workers stranded outside Uchumi supermarket outlet in Kisii stand outside the shop on March 21,2016 after the supermarket management decided to close it. (Photo: Denish Ochieng/ Standard)

Cash-strapped retailer Uchumi Supermarkets is exiting Sarit Centre bringing to an end a three-decade old business story in the iconic building.

According to Chief Operating Officer Andrew Dixon, the retailer will close the crucial Hyper branch today as a cost management strategy. This was also confirmed by Sarit Centre management.