Nakumatt Lifestyle shut over rent arrears as its woes deepen
Nakumatt Lifestyle’s doors were Friday sealed off and its vehicles clamped after the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) received court orders to pursue the struggling retail chain for unpaid rent since June. PHOTO | JAMES KARIUKI | NMG
NSSF Communications and Public Relations Manager Christopher Khisa said they were compelled to seek court intervention after the retail chain failed to pay rent despite numerous reminders.
Nakumatt Lifestyle was a premier 24 hour branch boasting of more than 5,000 daily customers.
Its location in the heart of Nairobi gave it ample abundance of walk-in while its underground three-level parking bay brought in drive-in clients.
Nakumatt Lifestyle’s doors were Friday sealed off and its vehicles clamped after the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) received court orders to pursue the struggling retail chain for unpaid rent since June.
NSSF Communications and Public Relations Manager Christopher Khisa said they were compelled to seek court intervention after the retail chain failed to pay rent despite numerous reminders.
“Tysons Limited, who manage our property will ensure we seize everything that belongs to Nakumatt for recovery of our money. That is the next process and no one will be allowed to enter the premises until the issue is fully addressed,” he said.
Lifestyle’s Branch deputy manager Hezbon Chibini said he had informed his bosses regarding the action, adding he was waiting for further directions on the fate of the 95 workers who were employed at the branch.
24-hour branch Nakumatt Lifestyle was a premier 24 hour branch boasting of more than 5,000 daily customers.
Its location in the heart of Nairobi gave it ample abundance of walk-in while its underground three-level parking bay brought in drive-in clients.
The closure brings to 11 the branches shut in Kenya and another four in Uganda and Tanzania.
A notice posted by the management agent and signed by real estate Consultant Wycliffe Ongwae said the premises had been closed indefinitely but declined to give further information, saying they had strict instructions from their client (NSSF) to seal off the premises.
