Yare Business Park Stories

How Eastleigh's Yare Business Park transforms into vibrant eatery after sunset
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 10, 2025

During the day, this business park functions as a typical commercial area, with shops selling mattresses, tyres, furniture, electronics, and household...

Private sector activity rises to 10-month high in March
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 04, 2025

The Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which gauges the level of private sector activities, rose to 51.7 from 50.6 in February.

Muslim Advisory Council demands disbandment of Waqf commission selection panel
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

Sheikh Juma argued that the panel might prioritise personal interests rather than focusing on the broader Islamic agenda, thus threatening the future...

Vibrant atmosphere as Eastleigh comes alive as Ramadan draws to a close
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 31, 2025

Restaurants, which are central to social interactions in the neighbourhood, remained closed during the day as residents observed the fast, contributin...

Tanzanian businessman Mo Dewji named East Africa’s only billionaire worth Sh284.9 billion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 30, 2025

Dewji, commonly known as Mo, is now worth $2.2 billion (Sh284.9 billion), making him the richest person in East Africa and the only billionaire from t...

Why Kenya is currently not the best destination choice for investors - KAM
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 28, 2025

KAM says the country’s business environment is rallying behind its aforementioned neighbours in critical industry aspects such as the cost of producti...

Roadside traders on Eastleigh’s Athumani Kipanga Street count losses as structures are demolished
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 26, 2025

Last month, mall owners along the street threatened to take legal action against Nairobi City County if the illegal businesses were not removed.

Eastleigh transforms into 24-hour economy as businesses adapt to increased night activities
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 26, 2025

This shift has become more noticeable in the past six days, coinciding with the last 10 days of Ramadan, when Muslims engage in Tahajjud prayers start...

Wajir residents call for livestock restocking after quitting charcoal trade
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 16, 2025

Other residents from Wajir West and Tarbaj constituencies echoed the call for a livestock restocking programme to help them recover from their losses.

Suspect in British businessman Campbell Scott’s murder dies by suicide in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

Preliminary investigations indicate that Musembi is suspected of first having taken some poisonous substance in an attempted suicide, but when did not...

Somali embassy in Nairobi inaugurates new mosque sponsored by Eastleigh trader
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 10, 2025

The newly-inaugurated mosque is expected to serve embassy visitors, staff and members of the surrounding community.

Expert calls for skills training to help struggling grassroots businesses become profitable
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 05, 2025

From her daily interactions with farmers and traders, Joyce says training and upskilling tops the list of the needs mostly required by grassroots busi...

Eastleigh traders brace for uncertainty, decry harsh economic times
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 28, 2025

A spot check across the business district revealed a contrasting perspective, with business owners sharing a different outlook than the reports sugges...

Eastleigh sees business boom as county tackles hawker congestion, garbage collection
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 17, 2025

Business owners are hopeful that the improved conditions will create a better trading environment, free from congestion and sanitation issues.

Mombasa residents, business owners demand action on infrastructure challenges
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 17, 2025

Many business operators have resorted to hiring private waste management services due to inconsistent garbage collection, further straining their oper...

Cab drivers are fully compensated on discounted rides, don't pay more - Bolt
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 14, 2025

Bolt reaffirmed its commitment to educating drivers through in-app notifications, direct communication, and training sessions to ensure they understan...

Azimio MPs' attempt to pull out of House Business Committee rejected
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 12, 2025

Wetang’ula dismissed the withdrawal, stating that it was time-barred since the matter had already been put before the House and any withdrawal would r...

Kenya's small businesses call for tangible solutions for growth, denounce global rhetoric
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 07, 2025

The challenges faced by small businesses in the country are rooted in more immediate concerns that may not be so easily addressed by the overarching g...

Tough economic conditions slow down private sector customer demand in January
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 06, 2025

Despite the marginal decline in growth of the business activities, the index report maintained that general business conditions improved further.

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