Eastleigh traders Stories

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.

Kenyan traders struggle as exports to key African markets decline first time in six years
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

Despite the challenges, Uganda remained Kenya’s largest export destination, buying goods worth Sh125.30 billion in 2024.

Gikomba traders move to court to stop eviction aimed at paving way for Ruto's housing project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 22, 2025

Represented by lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, the petitioners claim that the decision was made without consulting stakeholders, including traders, suppliers, an...

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...

Nairobi city market traders get Solar-Powered cold room to prevent food loss
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

Traders at the market have welcomed the new facility, noting that they now have a place to store their perishable goods.

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...

Kilifi traders operating along highways ordered to move to designated markets
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 06, 2025

Chief Officer for Environment Zamzam Ali said the county had observed a growing number of vendors setting up businesses along major roads, particularl...

State sets 12-month deadline for South B’s first Sh332 million market
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 31, 2025

Once completed, the market will accommodate over 1,500 traders from South B Ward.

From roadside to stalls: Enumeration exercise sets the stage for South B's Sh350 million market
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 21, 2025

The Nairobi County government has launched a two-day enumeration exercise to ensure the rightful traders and landlords are prioritised for stall alloc...

How Eastleigh businesses remained resilient in the face of Gen Z protests
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 31, 2024

In the subsequent demonstrations, Eastleigh’s business community continued to focus on recovery, hoping for stability in the months ahead.

MPs propose exempting small traders from eTIMS compliance to ease burden
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2024

If Parliament approves the Finance Committee's recommendations, small businesses may be relieved of the compliance burden that has made it difficult f...

KeNHA issues eviction notice to traders along Kismayu Road in Garissa
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 20, 2024

The Regional Director emphasised that traders must comply by relocating their goods within one month to ensure the project is completed smoothly and w...

From kitchen to workshop: How craftsmen are revolutionising sculpture polishing using gas cylinders
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 25, 2024

The soft, controllable heat allows Peter to reveal subtle textures and nuances in each piece, enhancing the depth and richness of the colours.

Chinese Embassy in Kenya engages Eastleigh business leaders on trade issues
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 24, 2024

The discussions centred on visa challenges, difficulties in transferring money between Kenya and China, and opportunities for deeper business collabor...

Maasai Market traders moved to Agha Khan Walk parking after demolitions
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 21, 2024

The traders, who told the Eastleigh Voice that their customers are still not used to their new selling place, claimed a private investor who operates...

Gachagua: Nairobi traders called me over market relocation woes
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 20, 2024

Gachagua who is now at loggerheads with Governor Johnson Sakaja said the residents told him that Sakaja's administration has not been treating them fa...

Sakaja fires back at Gachagua on Marikiti market relocation plans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2024

Sakaja claimed that the DP was misinformed and all he needed to do was to reach out to him and learn facts about the Marikiti market.

Reprieve for city's Marikiti traders as court halts relocation to Kangundo Road
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2024

They claim that the county's failure to explain the reasons for the relocation constitutes a violation of their rights.

How declining sales, tough economic conditions are impacting Eastleigh traders
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 06, 2024

At Yare Plaza, a mall on Mohamed Yusuf Haji Lane, a shoe seller named Mwangi confirms these challenges.

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