Ruiru has relatively more residents than other surrounding towns in the area. Also, the town continues to attract more residents to settle there, and the population is only going to increase over time. That would explain why Ruiru is home to a number of supermarkets, including branches under major brands like Naivas and Quickmart. These supermarkets now provide retail services, as well as additional sections like food delis, cereal shops, liquor stores, and sitting areas to dine in. Great supermarkets in Ruiru tend to be well-stocked, and organized to give shoppers a smooth trip. Many of them now also have parking space for customers, where they can leave their cars safely as they visit the store.
1. Naivas Supermarket – Spurmall
Very few supermarkets location can beat the advantages that come with being located inside a mall. First, there is guaranteed foot traffic from shoppers as they visit other amenities in the same building. Second, malls come with guaranteed parking areas where a customer can leave their car. Naivas in Spur Mall is easy to access and a very convenient choice for clients.
Location: Ruiru
Working hours: 8 am to 8:30 pm daily
Contacts: 020 2102858
Google Rating: 4.4 stars, (144 reviews)
2. Quick Mart Eastern Bypass 1
Quick Mart is a fast-growing supermarket chain in Kenya, with branches in multiple towns across the country. The Eastern Bypass branch in Ruiru is large, with many supplies under one roof. One of the hugest benefits of shopping here is the wide variety of goods available because they stock multiple brands. On top of that, the supermarket has a lot of parking space which can accommodate the guests comfortably.
Location: Eastern ByPass, Ruiru
Working hours: 7am to 9:30 pm daily. Opens at 8:30 am on Sundays
Contacts: 0715 404040
Google Rating: 4.3 stars, (2,532 reviews)
3. Quick Mart Ruiru
The Quickmart Ruiru branch is also a well-known one, and has received its fair share of clients as well. The store is characterized by wide alleys, with more than enough space between shelves for each alley. This arrangement has eased the shopping experience by making it easy to move about the store and avoid crowding. The cereals and food sauces provides shoppers with many items to select from for their pantry.
Location: Ruiru Kamiti Road, Ruiru
Working hours: 7:10 am to 9:30 pm daily. Opens at 8:30 pm on Sundays
Contacts: 0701 282828
Google Rating: 4.3 stars, (1,732 reviews)
4. Naivas Supermarket – Kamakis (Eastern ByPass)
Kamakis in Ruiru also has a Naivas Supermarket branch of its own, to several those who live near and along the Eastern Bypass. It is a large supermarket, with many clients and a variety of stores. For instance, it has a bakery that provides freshly baked goods for customers throughout the day. It also has a butchery where one can buy fresh cuts of meat as an alternative to processed meat.
Location: Eastern Bypass, Ruiru
Working hours: 8am to 8:30 pm daily
Contacts: 020 8000356
Google Rating: 4.3 stars, (782 reviews)
5. Shoppers Pride Supermarket
Shoppers Pride is a relatively smaller supermarket compared to the likes of Naivas, and Quickmart. As such, it may not have amenities like a bakery, butchery, and a deli. However, such small supermarkets tend to be more affordable for residents in order for them to cater to their target market. They are also easily accessible to residents that live nearby, often more than other major stores.
Location: Ground Floor, Market Plaza Apartments, Off Ruiru Kamiti Road, Ruiru
Working hours: 7 am to 7 pm daily
Contacts: 0710 590840
Google Rating: 4.8 stars, (5 reviews)
6. Polymatt Supermarket
In Kimbo, another neighbourhood in Ruiru, residents may not have the time to access larger stores that are located far from their homes. However, that does not mean that they will not have access to other shopping options. Stores like Polymatt Supermarket combine accessibility and affordability to create the ideal alternative for customers. The store closes well after regular working hours to give residents a chance to buy everything they need on their way home.
Location: Kimbo, Ruiru
Working hours: 8am to 8:30 pm daily
Contacts: 0726 353982
Google Rating: 5.0 stars, (5 reviews)
7. Homeland Supermarket
Shopping options at Homeland Supermarket are limited to in-store services only, since the store does not have an online catalogue that residents can shop from. However, that is ideal for residents staying in the surrounding areas because many of them may not have the skills or resources needed to shop virtually. Also, they live close enough to the supermarket to access it with ease, plus it is fully stocked.
Location: Ruiru
Google Rating: 4.2 stars, (15 reviews)
8. Best Mart Supermarket
Best Mart Supermarket provides the product range of a big supermarket, as well as the friendly prices of a small, local store. It is great for those looking for dairy, bread, and liquor products all in one store.
Location: Eastern Bypass Ruiru
Working hours: 7am to 10pm daily
Google Rating: 4.2 stars, (5 reviews)
9. Eden Supermarket
You can find all your basic essentials and household items at Eden Supermarket, which is also close to the highway and a great choice for those in transit.
Location: Ruiru
Working hours: 8am to 7pm daily
Google Rating: 4.0 stars, (3 reviews)
10. Top Choice Supermarket
Top Choice may prove a bit expensive for local residents compared to similar mini markets, but it also gives clients a number of different brands to choose from.
Location: Ruiru
Working hours: 8am to 8:30 pm daily
Google Rating: 4.0 stars, (3 reviews)
Conclusion
Supermarkets as a great grocery shopping option cannot be overstated. They are often large stores that stock everything, from food, to clothes, house supplies, and even furniture. They are ideal for when you want to buy the widest variety of things in the shortest amount of time. As illustrated, Ruiru has several of these supermarkets that one can choose from. To improve on convenience, some of them are situated within malls, but these tend to have considerably more human traffic especially during weekends. There are also other smaller mini markets in the area that are close to residential homes. These are great for when you want the basic essentials or when you live a bit further from the main road.
