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finance

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.

By The Daily Nairobi · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read

community

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.

By Nairobi Events Desk · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read

news

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.

By Nairobi News Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read

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.

By Nairobi Culture Desk · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read

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.

By Nairobi Culture Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read

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.

By Nairobi Tech Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read

finance

Nairobi retail occupancy reaches 85.5 per cent

Average occupancy in Nairobi retail properties reached 85.5 per cent in FY 2025.

By The Daily Nairobi · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read

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.

By Nairobi Property Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read

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.

By Nairobi Business Desk · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read

finance

Nairobi captures share of Kenyan startup funding

Nairobi secured 536 million US dollars in startup funding in Q3 2025.

By The Daily Nairobi · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read

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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.

By The Daily Nairobi · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read

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