This development comes in the wake of a disturbing inspection by the 23-member Health Committee, which uncovered numerous health violations posing serious risks to consumers.

Nairobi County has issued an immediate shutdown order for all Naivas Supermarket outlets within its jurisdiction.

The Nairobi County Health Committee stated on Wednesday, May 14, that the retail chain has been found distributing expired products, prompting authorities to take decisive action and temporarily close all affected branches.

This development comes in the wake of a disturbing inspection by the 23-member Health Committee, which uncovered numerous health violations posing serious risks to consumers.

Among the major concerns were expired products, most notably yoghurt, lacking clear expiry dates, and employees who had not undergone required health screenings.

Speaking at the Naivas Moi Avenue branch, Committee Chair Maurice Ochieng stressed that these breaches represent a direct threat to public health and violate established food safety regulations.

"We have realised that there are expired products which are being put on the shelves, putting Nairobians at risk," he stated.

"Number two, we have come up and found that most of the people who are handling the food are not being tested, so we therefore, as a committee, resolve that we close all the Naivases so that they can be tested and be given certificates."

The lead inspector further declared that "We will not sit back", underscoring the urgent need to uphold food safety standards across the county.

The closure aims to pressure the supermarket chain into rectifying key issues—specifically, the removal of expired items from shelves and the proper testing and certification of all food handlers.