Chandarana Foodplus, one of Kenya's most enduring retail chains, has a storied history that began in 1959 when Shantilal Thakkar and his brothers saw an opportunity to offer products at competitive prices, filling a market gap with a customer-centric shopping experience.
Starting as a small dukawalla (Gujarati for shop) in Highridge Shopping Centre, Parklands, Nairobi, the Thakkar brothers laid the foundation for what would become a household name in the Kenyan retail sector by offering grains, powders, and spices in brown paper bags—a personalised touch that resonated with customers.
