Bata, a shoe manufacturing company, has come out to refute claims of closing down its business in Kenya.
In a press release signed by Managing Director, the company says it is on the normal annual maintenance.
“We are on a normal annual maintenance shut down, normally provided for during off peak season.” The managing director said.
K47 digital news understand that Bata Shoe Kenya PLC, based in Limuru, has been operating since 1939.
It is the leading reportedly the footwear company in Kenya with a widespread network of over 150 stores and a Bata world-class factory.
“We are a heritage business, strategic in operations for robust commercial output, thus seasonal breaks in production are within scope.” The company said.
Bata’s Massage to Customers.
All our stores are open and functional with great teams to serve you and a wide variety of shoes in ample stocks to deliver for our promise – to provide quality footwear for all.
We value your business – look out for the great offers!
About Bata:
The Bata Group, a family-owned business, has provided customers around the world with the best shoes at the best prices, backed by unparalleled service, for over 125 years.
We live the Bata way by improving the lives of the communities in which we operate; this means supporting our consumers, teams, and also the community itself through the programs such as the Bata Children’s Program, as well as providing opportunities for personal and professional growth through Bata e-University.
Our passion is shoes!
We love making stand-out footwear our customers can wear to look good and feel good all day long, and always with price tags that impress them too.
Message to its brands:
We have over 20 brands and labels; key to mention, Bata Toughees, Bata, North Star, Power, Bubblegummers, Weinbrenner, Safari, Sandak and Bata Industrials Benson Okumu.
