Garissa Lodge Stories

Major malls and affordable goods lure crowds to Eastleigh
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 30, 2024

The products are priced affordably, attracting a large number of purchasers who even export things to their rural towns.

Eastleigh: From a small city estate to East Africa’s commercial centre
Amina Wako  |  May 25, 2024

In what began with Garissa Lodge tenants turning their beds into makeshift stalls, Eastleigh now accounts for about 40 per cent of the city’s tax

‘Butterfly Abaya’ dresses spark controversy ahead of Eid celebrations
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 06, 2024

While some embrace it as a symbol of modernity and beauty, others criticise it for deviating from Islamic principles of modest dressing.

Lose Yourself in Eastleigh: A kaleidoscope of shoppers paradise and festive cheer
Patel Okumu  |  Dec 22, 2023

Within the city in the sun, Nairobi, where skyscrapers pierce the sky and history whispers through ever busy streets, lies Eastleigh – a shopper's par...

Eastleigh: Weaving commerce, culture, and 60 years of Kenya's independence journey
Patel Okumu  |  Dec 12, 2023

As Eastleigh, the vibrant hub of commerce in Nairobi, continues to weave its history and progress, it stands as a testament to the spirit of Kenya's j...

Eastleigh: A city within a city
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Nov 11, 2023

In the heart of Nairobi, Eastleigh stands as a testament to the vibrancy and dynamism of urban development.

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