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Kenya is huge on street markets and street shopping. Therefore don’t be surprised when you come across food and merchandise stalls on the streets. The fascinating thing about these street markets is that there is a wide variety of things to choose from, ranging from food, souvenirs, footwear, clothing, and curios.

Whatever you are looking for to make your stay in Kenya much more comfortable, you will get to these markets. Here are some markets we thought you would like to visit if you are in Nairobi.

City Market (Nairobi)

Is a fusion of art street stalls and wet markets. From fresh vegetables, meat and, flowers to wooden carvings, paintings, stone artwork, you can buy whatever you need at a very reasonable price. There is no need for you to bring your bargaining skill to this market as items on sale are already priced low.

Masai Market

These markets are everywhere in the country. The Masai people being the face of tourism in the country sell their cultural wares at these markets. A Masai market is the place to visit when you need cultural regalia, house decorations, and souvenirs. Wherever you visit in Kenya, we guarantee you that visiting the Masai market will give you a worthwhile experience of a true African market.

Old Town Market (Mombasa)

This market is located in the oldest and most historic city in Kenya. You are bound to fall in love with the aesthetics that it has. The name Old Town Market itself tells you so much about the place.

From locally produced spices, fragrances, decor pieces, jewelry, fabric, and shoes, you have a variety of items to choose from. It’s the perfect spot to choose gifts for your friends. As you shop you can have your local cuisines served to you from the food stalls around the market as well.

Gikomba Market (Nairobi)

When shopping for clothes and shoes this market offers the best and lowest prices. Gikomba market is one of the country’s famous markets and is always busy and filled with both locals and foreigners buying.

As you visit or tour Nairobi this is one of the best markets to visit. The place opens very early (4 am), you should visit in the morning to avoid large crowds.

Kenya also has state-of-the-art malls in its cities. Visiting these malls be guaranteed that you will be impressed by international brand shops such as Nike, McDonald's, Subway, KFC, Shoprite, Spar, Bata, and H&M to mention a few.

Westgate Shopping Mall (Nairobi)

One of the best malls in Kenya has to be Westgate Shopping mall. The high-end shopping place offers an international shopping experience, with food courts and multiple stores selling all different types of products. If you are not into street markets and want to get unique international brands from impressive shops, this is your place.

Cedar Mall (Nanyuki)

Boasting of book and stationery shops, a Salon and Spa, Men’s clothing shops, and sunglass store, this shopping mall has a variety for everyone. There is even a shop called Super Soko where you can get the best of Masai clothing and artwork. This mall has everything under one roof, we would advise you to visit t f you find yourself in Nanyuki.

The Village Market (Nairobi)

A blend of open markets and a shopping mall, the Village market offers a unique shopping experience. From accessories to food and clothing you are spoilt with choice.

The shops and grocery stores around can cater to your other specific needs such as medicines, toiletries, and ATMs. There are entertainment services to also explore as you walk around this mall that offers the best of both worlds.

"I enjoy shopping and I found it affordable but some of the clothes are definitely not of the highest quality." - Hassan from Turkey

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