Carrefour Shuts Down Comet Mall Supermarket in Nairobi CBD After Four Years

A closure notice displayed outside the premises confirmed that the supermarket permanently ceased operations effective October 31, 2026.

The shutdown marks the end of operations for the outlet, which was opened in November 2022 as Carrefour’s first supermarket branch within Nairobi’s CBD.

The Comet House outlet had expanded Carrefour’s presence in the city centre, providing shoppers and workers in the busy commercial district with access to the retailer’s products.

However, the latest closure notice did not disclose the reasons behind the decision, leaving customers without an official explanation for the shutdown.

Carrefour has not provided further details on the circumstances surrounding the closure or whether the decision will affect its other outlets in Nairobi and across Kenya.

The development comes as the retail sector continues to experience changes in the operations and expansion strategies of major supermarket chains competing for customers in Kenya.