Hampshire Stories

How Eastleigh rewrote its colonial name into a Kenyan-Somali powerhouse
How Eastleigh rewrote its colonial name into a Kenyan-Somali powerhouse
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 15, 2025

What began as a residential neighbourhood has transformed into a thriving economic hub, drawing traders and suppliers from across Kenya and beyond.

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