Chinese retailer Global Supermart opens new store in Athi River
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 21 - Chinese retailer Global Supermart has opened a new outlet at Crystal Rivers Mall in Athi River, strengthening the mall’s position Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Chinese retailer Global Supermart has opened a new outlet at Crystal Rivers Mall in Athi River, Kenya, positioning itself as the mall's newest anchor tenant. This expansion strengthens the mall's role as a major shopping and lifestyle destination along the Mombasa Road corridor.
- Global Supermart will offer affordable household goods, electronics, and lifestyle products, benefiting communities in Athi River, Mlolongo, Kitengela, and Syokimau.
- Pauline Kieleko, Chairperson of the Safaricom Staff Pension Scheme, stated the opening reflects renewed investor confidence in the area's economic potential.
- The new store has created employment opportunities for local residents and aims to revitalise Crystal Rivers Mall into a community-focused destination.
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