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Nairobi Developers Plan 570,000 Square Feet of New Mini-Mall Space
Nairobi is projected to complete over 570,000 square feet of mini-mall space by 2027.
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Tech Networking Events Nairobi: July 2026 Mixer
Join AI, data and IT professionals at Nairobi's tech networking mixer on Banda Street. Meet peers, expand your tech community connections.
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Nairobi's Duplicate Files Threaten Kenya's E-Government Push
City agencies are sitting on thousands of duplicate scanned files, and the choices made in the next six months will determine whether Kenya's e-government push stalls or accelerates.
culture
Nairobi's Emerging Artists Take Stage: Five Must-See Cultural Venues Today
Cultural spots across the city present opportunities to engage with local expressions through markets, performances and conservation sites this Friday.
culture
Nairobi organizers launch RX Fest, picnics, film screenings this weekend
Organizers prepare distinct gatherings at stadiums, sanctuaries and clubs drawing from established local venues.
Technology
Water Management Startup Aquavolt Closes $12M in Nairobi
Westlands-based climate tech startup Aquavolt secures $12M Series A to tackle Nairobi's water scarcity crisis with IoT leak detection and demand forecasting technology.
finance
Nairobi retail occupancy reaches 85.5 per cent
Average occupancy in Nairobi retail properties reached 85.5 per cent in FY 2025.
property
Nairobi Renters Break 30% Rule as Housing Costs Soar
With Nairobi rentals spiking and the 30% income guideline under pressure, many residents weigh the true price of chasing city life.
property
Build-to-Rent Developments Transform Nairobi's Housing for Renters
As rising home prices put buying beyond reach for many, professionally managed rental blocks are transforming Nairobi’s housing landscape.
news
Nairobi Middle-Class Parents Abandon Private Schools Over 500,000-Shilling Fees
Fee bills crossing the 500,000-shilling mark annually are pushing Lavington and Kileleshwa parents into a painful choice, and the ripple effects are reshaping entire school catchments.
wellness
Cheap Protein Sources in Nairobi: Beans, Eggs & Legumes
Discover affordable protein alternatives in Nairobi. Local runners and fitness enthusiasts save money using eggs, beans and legumes instead of expensive meat from Ngong Road butcheries.
Technology
Nairobi's Green Tech Startups Build Profitable Sustainability Models for Emerging Markets
From solar innovations in Westlands to waste-to-energy startups in Industrial Area, the city is proving that sustainability and profit margins aren't mutually exclusive.
community
17 Nairobi Estates Lose Water Supply on June 27
Seventeen Nairobi estates will go without water on Saturday June 27 due to infrastructure issues.
property
New Buyers Discover Karen's Dining Scene Through Listed Restaurants
Listed restaurants in the area offer new property owners a starting point for exploring local options.
lifestyle
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi: How to Plan a Visit
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust website explains its Orphans’ Project, conservation work and visitor information. Use the organisation’s own visiting page when planning.
community
Nairobi Cuts Water to 17 Estates Saturday for Infrastructure Repairs
Seventeen Nairobi estates will go without water on Saturday, June 27 following infrastructure issues.
news
Kenya-Netherlands Partnership Builds Early Warning System After Nairobi Flash Floods Kill Seven
City services and national decisions focus on building an early warning system after flash floods claimed at least seven lives.
finance
Nairobi SMEs Create 2025 Jobs Using Minimal Costs, Social Media
Resilient SMEs operating with minimal overhead in 2025 are opening flexible entry points that influence how workers access roles and build skills across sectors.
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Nairobi's Garbage Crisis Pits Officials, Experts, Residents Against Each Other
From Mathare to Karen, uncollected rubbish is piling up, and the people tasked with fixing it can't agree on where the problem starts.
finance
Nairobi Retail Metrics Highlight Steady Investment Inflows
Occupancy rates at 85.5 percent and yields of 7.9 percent in FY 2025 mark Nairobi as Kenya's top retail performer.
finance
Nairobi captures share of Kenyan startup funding
Nairobi secured 536 million US dollars in startup funding in Q3 2025.
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Things to Do in Nairobi This Weekend | Events Guide
Discover live music, cultural events & business innovation happening in Nairobi this weekend. Find what's on near you.
property
Westlands Restaurant Prices Surge as Auction Data Reveals Strong Dining Demand
The concentration of dining venues in Westlands reflects sustained local interest in the area.
finance
S&P 500 rose 1.24% as global markets advance
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Nairobi investors and retirement balances.
community
Nairobi Expressway closes 24 hours; Mombasa Road also affected
Parts of the Nairobi Expressway will shut for 24 hours, with a section of Mombasa Road also facing a 24-hour temporal closure.
property
Nairobi Rent Costs Double Mombasa and Kisumu, Yet Buying Elsewhere Remains Unaffordable
A new affordability squeeze is forcing Kenyan households to weigh whether leaving the capital makes financial sense, and the numbers tell a complicated story.
lifestyle
Nairobi Wildlife and Forest Weekend: A Low-Impact Plan
A low-impact Nairobi weekend can combine a KWS wildlife visit with a forest activity from Friends of Karura, using official rules rather than unverified attraction lists.
community
Seventeen Nairobi Estates Face Water Shutdowns June 27
Seventeen estates in Nairobi experienced supply disruptions on Saturday, June 27.
news
'My Land Exists Twice on Paper': Nairobi Residents Trapped by Duplicate Title Deeds
From Mukuru kwa Njenga to Ruaka, families describe years of lost savings, stalled builds and courts that move too slowly to help.
community
Nairobi Launches Skills Programs to Triple TVET Enrolment by 2026
Kenya targets an increase in TVET enrolment from 700,000 to 2 million students by the end of 2026.
finance
Nairobi job market accounts for majority of national vacancies
Nairobi accounts for 77 to 81 per cent of all advertised vacancies across Kenya.
community
Westlands Dominates Nairobi's Nightlife With Bars, Clubs, Rooftop Spots
Westlands draws the largest share of bars, clubs and rooftop spots within a compact area while residents follow a schedule that starts later than many other cities.
property
Build-to-rent projects transform Nairobi's rental market for thousands
Nairobi’s new build-to-rent projects are rising fast-but do they square with affordability for ordinary renters and what’s actually on offer in these complexes?
Technology
Nairobi Startups Raise $2.1 Billion as 54 Companies Expand
The city now counts 54 notable companies backed by aggregate capital that places the average at $39.5 million each.
wellness
Nairobi's Top 7 Outdoor Pools Perfect for Serious Lap Swimmers
A guide to the city’s top lap-friendly outdoor pools and hidden rock pools for swimmers seeking fresh air and cool water.
finance
Kenya’s Skills Drive Transforms Nairobi’s Job Market Amid Digital Skill Shortage
Efforts to boost TVET enrolment and centralized skills data are reshaping talent acquisition in Nairobi’s competitive labor market.
community
Nairobi Expressway closes 24 hours; Mombasa Road affected
Parts of the Nairobi Expressway will shut for 24 hours along with a section of Mombasa Road.
Technology
Nairobi's 30 Mbps Broadband Speeds Transform How Residents Work Daily
Residents in neighborhoods such as Kilimani now handle work tasks and family communications at average download speeds of 30 Mbps.
culture
Nairobi's emerging artists reshape city's music scene this weekend
From the studios of Eastlands to the stages of Westlands, a new generation of creatives is redefining the city’s cultural footprint this weekend.
finance
S&P 500 fell 0.43% as global markets retreat
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Nairobi investors and retirement balances.
finance
Nairobi fuel crisis leads to 40 percent surge in e-bike usage
A fuel crisis in Nairobi has driven a 40 percent surge in e-bike usage among boda-boda riders.
community
Nairobi's Best Dining: Street Food to Rooftop Restaurants Explored
From nyama choma at local joints to Thai at Bang Bang, Nairobi offers a dynamic culinary landscape across rooftop restaurants, markets, and street stalls.