22/10/2026
For decades, Gikomba has been at the heart of Nairobi’s informal trade; supporting thousands of traders, creating jobs and contributing significantly to the capital’s economy. Its ongoing transformation into a modern commercial complex is designed around the needs of the traders who have sustained this important economic hub.
Once complete, the facility will provide multi-level stalls for up to 7,000 traders, alongside fire safety infrastructure, mechanical lifts, sanitation facilities, fish-processing areas, a day-care centre, ICT hub, youth community centre and waste-management facilities.
This supports the Economic Pillar of Kenya Vision 2030; “Moving the Economy Up the Value Chain” by creating better conditions for enterprise, improving productivity and supporting jobs and incomes. Gikomba’s transformation shows that economic growth is not only about major infrastructure; it is also about creating better spaces for ordinary Kenyans to work, trade and build businesses.