Since entering the Kenyan market in 2016, Carrefour branches in Kenya have grown rapidly across major cities. The multinational retailer, operated by Majid Al Futtaim, has expanded to over 25 branches offering high-quality products and services at competitive prices. From Nairobi’s top malls to the coast and western regions, Carrefour continues to dominate the modern retail scene.
Carrefour Group, S.A. (French: Groupe Carrefour, [kaʁfuʁ] ⓘ), is a French multinational retail and wholesaling corporation headquartered in Massy, France. It operates a chain of hypermarkets, grocery stores and convenience stores. By 2024, the group had 14,000 stores in 40 countries.[3] It is the seventh-largest retailer in the world by revenue.
The first Carrefour shop (not a hypermarket) opened in 1960, within suburban Annecy, near a crossroads (hence the name ― carrefour means crossroads in French). The group was created in 1958 by Marcel Fournier, Denis Defforey and Jacques Defforey,[8] who were influenced by several seminars in the United States led by Bernardo Trujillo.
The Carrefour group was the first in Europe to open a hypermarket: a large supermarket and a department store under the same roof. They opened their first hypermarket on 15 June 1963 in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois, near Paris.
In 1969, the company began opening its first stores beyond national borders, starting with neighboring Belgium. During the 1970s, it started developing its retail network across other continents as well.
In 1999, it merged with the Promodès group through a stock swap.[10] On the Italian market, where it had been present since 1972[11], it acquired the Generale Supermercati (GS) and DìPerDì networks in 2000, progressively replacing their branding; from 2009, it began to focus on the central-northern area of the country. Its presence in the south developed mainly through franchising.
From 2008, Carrefour decided to invest in Eastern European countries (primarily Romania and Bulgaria) and China, reaching over 100 stores, and launched several openings in Russia and China with strategic consultancy from Citigroup. However, the expansion project in Russia was shelved in 2009 after the opening of a megastore in Moscow, an area that boasted a per capita income twice the national average but was, at the same time, a market that had reached the limit of its potential.
In May 2011, Carrefour decided to invest €1.5 billion ($2.22 billion) to introduce the supermarket concept of Carrefour Planet in Western Europe.
On 9 June 2017, the board of directors chose Alexandre Bompard as its new chairman and chief executive officer as of 18 July 2017.[16]
In 2017, Carrefour began working with a small French start-up focused on food recycling, Expliceat, on a trial basis.[17]
In January 2018, Alexandre Bompard announced a strategic plan for the company, entitled “Carrefour 2022” that included measures for improved food and package sustainability, limitation of food waste, development of organic products, e-commerce partnerships, and two billion euros in annual investments from 2018 as well as organisational and cost reduction measures.[18][19]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Carrefour was the first retailer to join the C’est qui le Patron ? initiative to share its additional incomes related to COVID-19 to support people who were suffering from pandemic.[20]
In November 2024, Carrefour’s Operations in Jordan were later changed to Hypermax by the Majid Al Futtaim Group. The same happened to Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain in January 2025.
In January 2025, the Puig & fils group (92 Petit Casino or Vival supermarkets), then in April 2025 the Magne group (101 Petit Casino or Vival supermarkets), announced that it was leaving the Groupe Casino for Carrefour.[21]
On 12 November 2025, the Saadé family — owners of the shipping-group CMA CGM — acquired a 4% stake in the French retail giant Carrefour, becoming its second-largest shareholder and obtaining a board seat from 1 December 2025.
The retailer is the anchor client of The Hub Karen Mall where it opened its first Kenyan store in May 2016.[31] A second outlet was opened at Two Rivers Mall in March 2017,[32] soon followed by a third store the Thika Road Mall in November 2017.[33] The fourth outlet was opened at the Junction Mall along Ngong Road in January 2018;[34] the fifth at Sarit Center in April 2018.[35] In June 2020, Carrefour opened a new store along Uhuru Highway.[36]
In September 2020, Carrefour announced plans to continue its expansion efforts by opening three branches in the coastal city of Mombasa. In May 2021 it opened another branch of Carrefour Market in Garden City Mall along the Thika superhighway. It also has a branch at Westgate Mall previously occupied by ShopRite.[37]
Carrefour has 28 outlets in Kenya, largely located in the suburbs of Nairobi. The retailer’s expansion into Kenya has benefited from the failure of previously dominant supermarket chains such as Nakumatt and Uchumi as Carrefour rushed in to occupy the retail spaces and market share it vacated.
Below is the complete and updated list of Carrefour locations in Kenya, categorized by city for easy navigation.
Carrefour Branches in Kenya (2026): Full List & Locations
Carrefour Branches in Nairobi
- Carrefour Hub – The Hub Karen, Nairobi
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
Contact: 0800 221 322 - Carrefour Two Rivers – Off Limuru Rd
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
Contact: 0800 221 322 - Carrefour Thika Road Mall (TRM) – TRM Drive
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
Contact: 0800 221 322 - Carrefour Junction – Junction Mall, Ngong Rd
Hours: 7 am–11 pm
Contact: 0800 221 322 - Carrefour Galleria – Galleria Mall, Lang’ata Rd
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
Contact: 0800 221 322 - Carrefour Sarit – Sarit Center, Karuna Rd
Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm
Contact: 0800 221 322 - Carrefour Village Market – Limuru Rd
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
Contact: 0800 221 322 - Carrefour Mega – Uhuru Highway
Hours: Open 24 hours
Contact: 0800 221 322 - Carrefour Westgate – Westgate Mall
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
Contact: 0800 221 322 - Carrefour NextGen – Mombasa Rd, Nextgen Mall
Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm
Contact: 0800 221 322 - Carrefour Garden City – Garden City Mall, Ground Floor
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
Contact: 0800 221 322 - Carrefour Southfield – Airport North Rd
Hours: 8:30 am–10 pm
Contact: 0800 221 322 - Carrefour Business Bay – BBS Mall, General Waruinge Street
Hours: 9 am–12 am
Contact: 0800 221 322 - Carrefour St Ellis Plaza – Wabera St, Opp. City Hall
Hours: 7 am–11 pm
Contact: 0800 221 322 - Carrefour Market Valley Arcade – Fedha Valley Arcade Mall, Gitanga Rd
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
Contact: 0112 576 667 - Carrefour Market Kilimani – Rose Avenue Shopping Centre
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
Contact: 0800 221 322 - Carrefour Market Comet House – Kenya House Complex, Utalii St
Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm
Contact: 0800 221 322 - Carrefour Ruiru – The Nord Mall, Ruiru
Hours: Open 24 hours
Contact: 0800 221 322 - Carrefour Maasai Mall – Magadi Rd, Ongata Rongai
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
Contact: 0800 221 322 - Carrefour Market Runda Mall – Runda Mall
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
Contact: 0800 221 322
Carrefour Branches in Mombasa
- Carrefour Nyali – City Mall, Malindi Rd
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
Contact: 0800 221 322 - Carrefour Promenade – Links Rd
Hours: Open 24 hours
Contact: 0800 221 322
Carrefour Branch in Diani
- Carrefour Diani – Diani Beach Rd
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
Contact: 0800 221 322
Carrefour Branches in Kisumu
- Carrefour Mega Plaza – Railways, Apindi St
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
Contact: 0800 221 322 - Carrefour United Mall – Jomo Kenyatta Highway
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
Contact: 0800 221 322
Why Shop at Carrefour in Kenya?
With its widespread presence and consistent customer experience, Carrefour branches in Kenya offer a reliable destination for groceries, electronics, home essentials, and more. Whether you’re in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, or Diani, you can expect quality products, convenient shopping hours, and responsive customer support.
Conclusion
Carrefour’s footprint across Kenya continues to grow with new branches opening in key urban centers. From mega malls to neighborhood outlets, each branch maintains high standards of service, accessibility, and variety. Use the list above to find the nearest Carrefour branch in Kenya for all your shopping needs.
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