Kenyatta Market

4.0(6741 reviews)

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The open-air market on Lang'ata Road that Nairobi locals trust for affordable hair braiding, fresh fish, and nyama choma grilled to order. The salon stalls are the main draw — prices are low and the stylists work fast. Go with a recommendation from a regular.

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What this place offers

Wheelchair accessible

HoursOpen now

Monday8:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Tuesday8:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Wednesday8:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Thursday8:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Friday8:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Saturday8:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Sunday8:00 AM – 7:30 PM

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4.0

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Mtongwe Rd, Nairobi, Kenya

South C

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Kenyatta Market is located at Mtongwe Rd, Nairobi, Kenya, South C, Nairobi.

Kenyatta Market has an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6741 reviews.

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Went to see Davidsons, and my wife got her hair done, the place is really nice apart from the Choma sellers and Salons hassling you the moment you walk in, as an Englishman they get the middle finger...

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Shekinah Kiagiri

2 weeks ago

Quality braiders are far and few in-between. Avoid Rose Nsiza aka stall #93. They make promises they can’t keep and prices do not correlate with quality of work. The staff will talk about you thinking...

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festus Kilonzo

a month ago

Kenyatta Market is one of Nairobi’s most vibrant and culturally rich open-air markets, strategically located along Lang’ata Road near Kenyatta National Hospital. The market is widely known for its aff...

CO

Catherine Owino

a month ago

For the best fish visit a Anyango at her stall. She has fresh, deep fried and stewed.

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Jimmy Wanyangu

2 years ago

More than everything else, you'll find saloons everywhere. The ladies are aggressive to call you in as a client. They do great hairstyles. They are quick and deliver 'enviable' hairstyles. I'd recomme...

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