MRE breaks ground on Ksh.400M Manyanja Mall to tap Eastlands retail demand

In a statement dated February 24, 2026, the company said the investment — covering land acquisition and construction — is aimed at positioning Manyanja Mall as an integrated retail hub in one of Nairobi’s fastest-growing urban corridors.

The development is expected to host a supermarket anchor, a petrol station and convenience retail, as well as pharmacy and healthcare services, food and beverage outlets, flexible retail spaces for SMEs and family recreational areas. Confirmed anchor tenants include Quickmart, Rubis and Goodlife International Limited.

MRE Real Estate Chief Executive Officer Eric Muli said the project is designed to generate consistent daily traffic by clustering complementary services in one location.

“Manyanja Mall is a strategic investment in the future of urban retail and community living. We are creating a modern, accessible commercial hub that brings essential services closer to residents while unlocking economic opportunity for local businesses,” Muli said.

Migori Senator Eddy Gicheru Oketch welcomed the development, saying large-scale commercial projects play a role in job creation and access to essential services.

“Strategic investments such as Manyanja Mall are vital in supporting job creation, strengthening local enterprise, and improving access to essential services,” Oketch said.

Quickmart’s Head of Projects Humphrey Mburugu said Eastlands is experiencing population growth and rising consumer spending, while Rubis Retail Development Manager Nelson Owiye noted that integrating fuel services within mixed-use developments improves accessibility.

Goodlife Pharmacy Africa Head of Business Development George Kamau said the project would support access to healthcare services closer to where people live and work.

The company said the project has recorded strong pre-leasing, with about 80 per cent of retail space already taken up off-plan. Construction is scheduled for completion by August 2026, with an official opening planned for September.

MRE Real Estate said the development is expected to create direct and indirect jobs, support SME expansion, stimulate consumer spending, enhance local infrastructure and increase property values across the Eastlands corridor.

The firm added that Manyanja Mall is part of a broader expansion plan, with MRE Real Estate targeting further capital deployment over the next two years as it rolls out additional mixed-use and retail projects in Nairobi and other urban nodes.