Advice on groceries shopping

Member since 05 September 2010

twinfunMember27 November 2010 19:56:02

Hi i shop at Nakumat for all my groceries including fruits and vegetables and my groceries bill is just way too much for me.. I was wondering if all kenyans shop in nakumat or are there better places where I can get things for cheaper. I m looking to cut down seriously on this stuff and hunt for bargains but have no idea where to go

thanks a lot

FeeAcer ViP

Member since 06 August 2009

FeeAcerViP28 November 2010 08:04:16

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Well, let's hope that you get a lot of tips on shopping then!

ka624 Member

Member since 06 April 2010

ka624Member28 November 2010 11:30:27

Hi twinfun, check zucchin at villagemarket check also at citypark limuru road and also a Nakumatt highridge in the compound there are fruits sold there imported from southafrica by induvidual who sells to pple.

Nguoni Member

Member since 09 March 2010

NguoniMember29 November 2010 17:14:08

Hi, you're absolutely right - groceries in supermarkets actually cost more. I find Uchumi supermarket veggies cheaper. Anyways, depending on the area you stay, there are good old grocery markets selling fruit & veg at reasonable prices. Some are:

NGONG ROAD -just next to Nakumatt Prestige is an open air market. Toi Market (Adams Arcade) past all the second hand clothes. Ask for directions.
WESTLANDS - Kangemi market is right next to the road (open) as you head away from Westlands towards Lorosho, by the flyover.
EASTLANDS - Jericho market, many roadside stalls everywhere, Mutindwa market,City Stadium.

Hope this helps

Kalaah Active member

Member since 01 February 2010

KalaahActive member29 November 2010 21:27:24

Even muthurwa in the city centre down to the country bus,gikomba the cheapest and also Ngara next to fig tree nearer to westlands,parklands and gigiri

nessacv Member

Member since 06 December 2010

nessacvMember06 December 2010 18:55:03

Hi Twinfun, Kilimani Grocers off Ring Road Kilimani is ridiculously cheap and a very clean and orderly establishment. The veges are always fresh and the price comes to about a third of what we normally pay at the larger supermarkets.

zola k Member

Member since 22 September 2010

zola kMember09 December 2010 08:47:20

Hi Twin fun,
Am from Kenya and i must admit groceries are rather expensive in the supermarkets. You can purchase fresh and affordable groceries from all the open air markets in and around town.Find the ones around where you live.In case you need any assistance with visiting the markets feel free to contact me to run your errands. good day.

Ashantiz Contributor

Member since 28 February 2011

AshantizContributor13 April 2012 07:11:14

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would you want someone to run the errands and buy you the groceries on your behalf?

twinfun Member

Member since 05 September 2010

twinfunMember17 April 2012 18:33:40

Thanks Zola and Ashanti for your reply

Longonot62 Kenya Advisor

Member since 05 March 2010

Longonot62Kenya Advisor18 April 2012 03:54:13

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Hi, There is also a large market opposite Aga Khan Hospital in Parklands, which we used to go to. At least with a market you can negotiate prices too - always bargain!

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tuldha Active member

Member since 07 December 2010

tuldhaActive member23 April 2012 19:35:59

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Longonot62 wrote:
Hi, There is also a large market opposite Aga Khan Hospital in Parklands, which we used to go to. At least with a market you can negotiate prices too - always bargain!

That is City Park, Limuru Road (very near from Aga Khan Hospital). A very large vegetable/fruit market. You will get almost every fruit/vegetable there. Prices are much lower than supermarkets. Bargain hard and you will save even more. Avoid going there in the monsoons though. Go on a sunny day.