During this astronomical rise in the cost of living, If you feel that Nairobi has become unbearably expensive,just know where to shop to save a-few coins
WHERE TO BUY THINGS AT A BARGAIN IN NAIROBI
1. Cereals – Get them in Nyamakima in that kichochoro for Molo matatus. Groundnuts from the market aren’t overpriced. You can also get apples and other fruits at a good price.
2. Diapers and bar soap – OTC. The kichochoro between Tuskys and Equity.
3. Chemicals for homemade detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners, disinfectants – OTC. They will even explain how to mix them.
4. Bulk shopping – If you can manage to go to Kawangware or Eastleigh, you will save a lot.
5. Beauty products and jewellery – basically Dubois Road off Kenneth Matiba Street(Accra Street).
6. Vegetables – Marikiti and Gikomba. especially outside Marikiti.
7. Vegetables for those who live in Eastlands – Go to Korongosho market early on Wednesday or Saturday mornings.
8. Meat – Ndonyo Market Dagoretti and Burma
9. Fish and chicken kienyeji – Gikomba. When you get to Gikomba, ask for the place where fish is sold. It’s a whole building opposite where newborn clothes are sold. It’s on the right as you walk towards the market.
10. Fish – Alpha Foods, Road A, Enterprise Road.
11. Wine/alcohol – Opposite Kensilver matatus on Dubois Road.
13. Prescription medication – Try Transchem, Sinai Chemist, Accra Road also has a stretch of wholesale affordable chemists.
14. Panties and bras – At the junction of Accra Road and River Road, You can also buy kids’ vests, bikers, boob tops and tummy trimmers there.
15. Shoes (heels, flats, sandals and sports). Get these at Bus Station in those vibandas facing matatus for Mater/South B. You can also get nice sweaters and jackets there.
Also check Toi Market and those near Thika try Kiandutu
Source; George
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