This archive report was first published on 7 August 2020.
On August 7, 2020, Builders, a renowned DIY and construction materials retailer, announced its expansion into East Africa with the opening of its first store in Nairobi, Kenya's largest commercial hub.
The store, covering nearly 10,000 square meters of trading and dispatch space, as well as a garden center, will offer a wide range of high-quality DIY, home improvement, and building materials products and services to the Waterfront Karen community.
This move brings the total number of Builders stores beyond South Africa to nine, solidifying its presence on the continent.
Kenya joins Botswana, Mozambique, and Zambia as regions outside of the retailer's stronghold for continued growth.
Builders' investment of Ksh500 million represents a commitment to bolster the local economy, creating employment opportunities for around 400 individuals during the construction phase and approximately 145 local staff once the store is trading.
“Whether you're a DIY enthusiast, a homeowner, a small business, or a large contractor, Kenyans will soon experience the power to get it done,” the company stated.
The store will offer a comprehensive product range, including building materials and home improvement requirements for flooring, paint, sanitary ware, kitchens, lighting, electrical, appliances, and more.
A variety of services, such as paint tinting and mixing, glass cutting, kitchen design, gardening products, pool water analysis, and others, will be available on trade credit.
