eastleigh hawkers Stories

Night market thrives on Eastleigh’s Kipanga Athumani Street as major malls close for the day
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 16, 2025

The resilience of the hawkers and their ability to adapt to the conditions keeps the market alive, providing affordable goods.

Influx of hawkers in Eastleigh sparks concerns
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 15, 2025

Officially, hawkers in Eastleigh are allowed to conduct business starting at 5 p.m., as the mornings are reserved for shop owners and mall businesses.

Eastleigh’s handcart pushers doing the donkey work in urban transport
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 20, 2024

Scenes of men pulling them as others are packed outside shops waiting to deliver supplies are the order of the day here.

Boost for Eastleigh traders as county plans construction of two modern markets
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2024

City Hall plans to construct a multi-million market in Eastleigh North ward, located at Eastleigh kwa Ndege.

Stakeholders challenge State’s plan to designate hawker spaces in Eastleigh
Albert Mwazighe  |  Jun 01, 2024

Over the last decade, as Eastleigh’s reputation as a profitable business hub has grown, many traders in Nairobi have dumped popular markets such as Mu...

Public baraza addresses Eastleigh North insecurity, conflict between hawkers and taxi drivers
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 20, 2024

The conflict began on Friday evening when a dispute over space between hawkers and taxi drivers erupted into violence on Jam Street.

City askaris forcefully evict hawkers from Eastleigh's Mohamed Yusuf Haji Avenue
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 15, 2024

Mohamed Yusuf Haji Avenue is the busiest in Eastleigh, with more than 50 malls that serve many shoppers daily.

Heavy rains dampen business for Eastleigh hawkers
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 29, 2024

The situation worsens when heavy rains lead to flooding, effectively shutting down all businesses in the area, including established shops.

Eastleigh traders battle food waste for lack of storage equipment
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 11, 2024

The FAO says that up to 40 per cent of Kenya's food is lost between farmers and consumers, exacerbating food insecurity.

Matatus, hawkers and licensed traders in stiff competition for space in Eastleigh
Hanifa Adan  |  Feb 29, 2024

Finding a balance between supporting hawkers and maintaining urban order remains a challenge for Nairobi's authorities.

Chaos on Eastleigh street as traders clash over space
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 25, 2024

With Eastleigh bursting with business people, local authorities need to reconsider their approach to managing trading spaces, ensuring a fair and orde...

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