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Gikomba Market Nairobi: East Africa's Largest Second-Hand Clothing Market, the Mitumba Economy and the Border-Less Trade
Gikomba Market in Nairobi is East Africa's largest mitumba second-hand clothing market, supporting thousands of traders, the wider mitumba economy and the cross-border trade. Explore the market structure, supply chain, regulatory debates and economic role.
May 25, 2026
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Kenya's Creative Economy: Music, Film, Fashion, and the Business of Culture
Kenya's creative economy, spanning music, film, fashion, visual arts, and digital content, has emerged as a dynamic growth sector employing hundreds of thousands and generating tens of billions of shi...
Feb 20, 2026
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Kenyan Diaspora and Fashion: Starting a Clothing Brand or Retail Business in Kenya
Guide for Kenyan diaspora on starting a fashion brand or clothing retail business in Kenya, covering market analysis, manufacturing, retail models, and marketing.
Feb 17, 2026
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