Uchumi hires Naivas manager in turnaround quest

Uchumi Supermarkets has hired Naivas business development and marketing manager Willy Kimani to be its chief operations officer in a management restructuring intended to reverse the loss-making retailer’s fortunes.

Mr Kimani reported to work at Uchumi headquarters Thursday. He will be expected to help the retailer to regain its market share while fixing corporate governance loopholes that have exposed Uchumi to losses.