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A colourful local fresh produce market in Nairobi, Kenya
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Wakulima Market (Marikiti): Nairobi’s Wholesale Heart of the Fresh Produce Trade

Known to traders simply as Marikiti, Wakulima Market is the wholesale heart of Nairobi’s fresh produce trade, drawing lorries of vegetables and fruit from across Kenya and neighbouring countries. This article examines its history, supply networks, congestion problems and the long-running relocation debate.

Jun 18, 2026 5 min read
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