Nairobi has over 30 estates, most of them occupied by middle income earners. It is evident that business is profitable in Nairobi, whether small or large but there are estates which are actually better than others in terms of profitability.
We have observed that there are estates you can set up business and grow faster compared to other estates. Most of the estates where business is most profitable are found in areas where circulation of money is high and people have the ability to spend a lot for even basic services.
In Nairobi Eastlands, for instance, the businesses that do well are small ones and startups but business like massage, five star hotels, shopping malls and recreation facilities do well in posh estates.
Recent studies show that the following Estates in Nairobi are the most ideal for entrepreneurs who want to strike it rich
- Westlands
- Nairobi West
- Runda
- Kitisuru
- Langata
- South B
- Karen
- Kilimani
- Kileleshwa
- Hurlingham
- Rongai
- Muthaiga
The estates listed above are only best in businesses which need huge investments. Such businesses include shopping malls, executive salons and Berber shops, car hire, pubs, guest houses, beauty parlor, car bazaar, chemist, boutique.
Business suitable in estates for middle and low income earners include.
Selling serials, selling clean water, selling gas, boda boda business, cosmetics shop, clinic,supermarket,selling vegetables,mitumba business and m-pesa shop.
The estates for middle and small income earners in Nairobi include Kayole,Komarock,Kibera,Mathare,Huruma,Githurai,Kahawa West,Kahawa Sukari,Kasarani,Embakasi,Pipeline,Mlolongo,Imara Daima,Tassia,Kawangware and Utawala.
