‘Stop Acting Whimsical!’ – Moses Kuria Warns County Gov’t’s Over Closure Of Naivas
Moses Kuria, President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Adviser, has criticised the Nairobi County government for ordering the closure of Naivas Supermarket.
He highlighted that this will have major economic consequences.
On Wednesday, May 14, Kuria remarked on his official X account that the Nairobi Health Committee’s decision to order the closure of the store will create an unfavorable climate for investors in the country’s capital and the country as a whole.
Furthermore, Kuria has stated that the closure of the business, one of the largest in the country, will play a significant part in depriving Kenyans of jobs.
“We will not create jobs when county governments wake up and close Naivas and Carrefour arbitrarily. You don’t attract investors by acting whimsical,” he stated.
We will not create jobs when County Governments wake up and close Naivas and Carrefour arbitrarily. You don't attract investors by acting whimsical
— Hon.Moses Kuria,HSC (@HonMoses_Kuria) May 14, 2025
The committee’s order to close the supermarket on Wednesday, May 14, has sparked a firestorm of criticism among Kenyans.
The health committee, led by MCA Maurice Ochieng, did a spot check at the shop and discovered expired products, such as yogurt, as well as some with no expiry dates.
Furthermore, Ochieng alleged that some of the supermarket’s employees were not certified.
“We are here at Naivas Moi Avenue, and we have realised that there are expired products on the shelf, putting Nairobians at risk,” he stated.
BREAKING: Nairobi County Health Committee orders the immediate closure of all Naivas Supermarket outlets in Nairobi over the sale of expired products. pic.twitter.com/Jpq4a6Hpes
— Juma G 🇰🇪 (@jumaf3) May 14, 2025
Naivas responded to the allegation the same day with a statement, claiming that it will not close any of its branches in the city.
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The entity described the charges as “false, misleading, and potentially harmful”.
Naivas Supermarket runs more than 30 branches in Nairobi County, including Kilimani, Lavington, Westlands, Lang’ata, Buruburu, and Kasarani.
Naivas further refuted claims that some of its branches had been shut down, stressing that “no expired products have been found on our shelves.”
“We would like to reassure our customers, partners, and the general public that no expired products have been found on our shelves,” it stated.
‘Stop Acting Whimsical!’ – Moses Kuria Warns County Gov’t’s Over Closure Of Naivas
