UCHUMI POACHES KING’ARA FROM NAIVAS TO BE COO

Uchumi Supermarkets Board Chairperson Khadija Mire said the appointment of King’ara is part of the company’s effort to fast-track its turnaround process by improving governance and operational efficiency

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 21 – Uchumi Supermarkets has poached Naivas Supermarkets Retail Business Executive Willy King’ara to be the new Chief Operating Officer (COO).

The appointment of King’ara, an economics graduate from the University of Nairobi, is the first in a number of key positions including that of the CEO, Chief Finance Officer and Head of Human Resources, left vacant following recent management changes.

While at Naivas Supermarkets King’ara was in charge of business development, marketing and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) over the last five years.

Prior to that he had a six year stint at Tusky’s Supermarkets where he spearheaded its expansion and re-branding among other roles.

Uchumi Supermarkets Board Chairperson Khadija Mire said the appointment of King’ara is part of the company’s effort to fast-track its turnaround process by improving governance and operational efficiency.

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(Articles by KENNEDY KANGETHE): Capital Business