A Nakumatt Supermarket branch. [Photo/Nation.co.ke]

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Tuskys supermarket has announced that it will take over space vacated by  Nakumatt in Kisii and Kisumu.

The take over means that Tuskys will now have 64 branches across the country.

Tuskys has revamped the combined space of 40,000 square feet at a cost of Sh240 million.

The new outlets are set to provide a range of benefits to the Nyanza region.

Tuskys Echiro, located on Kisii’s Moi Avenue, is the retailer’s second branch in the area since it already operates Chigware branch.

Tuskys Lolwe Supermarket at Mega Plaza will be opened in Kisumu.

In Kisumu, Tuskys has another branch at the United Mall.

“At Tusker Mattresses, we remain committed to deepening the formal retail market in East Africa and will continue to invest heavily in customer experience and variety of products on our shelves to mee dynamic market needs,” said Tuskys chief executive officer Dan Githua.

“The opening of Kisii and Kisumu branches provides us with a good opportunity to enhance our footprint and economic contribution in the fast growing Nyanza region.”

Mr Githua also clarified that Tuskys has taken over the space from the landlord after Nakumatt relinquished it.

Tuskys is set to acquire a stake in the troubled Nakumatt.