Nairobi, Feb. 24 -- Real estate firm MRE has kicked-off the construction of a Sh400 million mixed-use commercial mall in Eastlands, Nairobi, betting on the growing residential and commercial markets.

Dubbed Manyanja Mall, the development will have a supermarket anchor, petrol station, convenience retail, pharmacy, and healthcare services, food and beverage outlets, flexible spaces for small and medium enterprises, and family recreational areas. Some of the anchor tenants include Quickmart, Rubis, and Goodlife International Limited.

The investment, which covers land acquisition and construction, targets rising demand for modern retail infrastructure in high-density residential areas.

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