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What next for anchor tenancy in malls as retailers struggle?

Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) Mall in Kisumu has struggled to sign on an anchor tenant

Christine was a regular shopper at a supermarket in a mall located along Mombasa Road. She was drawn in by the easy access to the supermarket that stocked most of the items on her shopping list.

A recent visit, however, left Christine a dejected mother. Most of the shelves were empty, except for some larger items that did not fit in with her budget. Its closure, she reckoned, might be imminent.

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